BURNLEY 1, MAN CITY 0 It was a match Manchester City could not afford to lose if they are to remain challengers for the Barclays Premier League title. But bottom-three side Burnley caused a seismic shock with their victory against the reigning champions at Turf Moor. George Boyd’s second-half strike, worthy of winning any match, […]
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Van Gaal accepts United were lucky to beat Burnley after poor first half; acknowledges first whistles from Old Trafford crowd
MANCHESTER UNITED 3, BURNLEY 1 PHIL JONES AND DALEY BLIND OFF AFTER FIRST HALF INJURIES WHISTLES FROM CROWD DURING POOR FIRST HALF SUBSTITUTE CHRIS SMALLING SCORES TWICE WITH HIS HEAD DANNY INGS SCORES FOR BURNLEY ROBIN VAN PERSIE SEALS VICTORY WITH LATE PENALTY, UNITED’S FIRST OF THE SEASON Early substitute Chris Smalling scored a brace […]
Manchester City blow chance to create a club record 10 straight wins after being held at home by lowly Burnley
MAN CITY 2, BURNLEY 2 Manchester City failed to create a piece of club history by recording a 10th straight win as they were held at home by Barclays Premier League strugglers Burnley. When City established a 2-0 first-half lead through goals from David Silva and Fernandinho, they looked nailed on to surpass the previous […]
Van Gaal admits lack of confidence affecting United despite Angel Di Maria debut, confirms more signings to come
BURNLEY 0, MANCHESTER UNITED 0 ANGEL DI MARIA MAKES HIS UNITED DEBUT; DALEY BLIND SET TO JOIN UNITED FOR £13.8m Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admitted that a lack of confidence was affecting his side after a 0-0 draw at Turf Moor against Burnley. “I think that’s normal when a club like United loses the […]