Premier League: Burnley vs Manchester United Player Ratings as Burnley hold Manchester United to a 1-1 Draw

Premier League: Burnley vs Manchester United Player Ratings as Burnley hold Manchester United to a 1-1 Draw

Burnley vs Manchester United: Burnley faced Manchester United on a typical rainy day at Turf Moor on Matchday 24 of the Premier League.

The first half included a Manchester United goal by a returning Paul Pogba. Two United goals were cancelled- one by the VAR and another by the referee for a foul leading up to the goal. Burnley had their chances but could not capitalize it.

But the Clarets looked a completely different team from the start of the second half. Burnley equalized through a Jay Rodriguez goal in the 47th minute and did enough to steal a draw against United.

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Let’s take a look at the player ratings for Burnley vs Manchester United game: –

Burnley vs Manchester United Player Ratings

Burnley

Nick Pope (7.1/10): Pope made brilliant saves to keep Burnley in the game including a point blank save of a Cavani’s header.

Connor Roberts (6.2/10): Roberts’ complacency led to a goal for United. He looked uncomfortable facing Sancho’s quick feet throughout the match.

James Tarkowski (7.5/10): Tarkowski continuing his brilliant run of form had a good game in the back making crucial blocks and interceptions.

Ben Mee (7.2/10): Burnley’s captain along with Tarkowski was exceptional in defence as United’s forwards could not get past the centre backs.

Erik Pieters (7/10): The left-back was disciplined and defensively strong. He made important tackles in the final minutes to hold off a draw.

Maxwell Cornet (6/10): Playing at the left-wing position, Cornet was looking for the ball and making the runs between the defenders before going out injured.

Ashley Westwood (6.5/10): Westwood had a decent game in the midfield and linked the defence and offence pretty well.

Josh Brownhill (6.8/10): Returning from a suspension, Brownhill had an imposing presence on the pitch and won many 50-50 duels.

Dwight McNeil (7/10): McNeil kept switching between the flanks but looked comfortable in both the positions despite not having much of the ball.

Wout Weghorst (7.5/10): Weghorst was one of the better players on the pitch on the night as he got a crucial assist. His quick-thinking and clever pass gave Burnley their equalizer.

Jay Rodriguez (7.6/10): Rodriguez’s cool finish from Weghorst’s pass was the highlight of the match.

Substitutes:

Aaron Lennon (5.2/10): Lennon didn’t have much to do and was ineffective.

Ashley Barnes (NA)

Manchester United

David de Gea (6/10): Apart from a cracking save of Weghorst’s volley, de Gea had a mediocre game.

Diogo Dalot (7.2/10): The right-back demonstrated lovely footwork and made many forward runs and was decent at the back.

Raphael Varane (6.2/10): Varane’s defensive positioning was good in spite of conceding a goal. He also had a goal disallowed by VAR.

Harry Maguire (5.5/10): Maguire lacked intent at the back and was out of positions which led to a goal.

Luke Shaw (7.7/10): Shaw partnered up well with Sancho on the left flank going forward. He assisted a first half Paul Pogba goal through a cut back pass inside the box.

Paul Pogba (7.6/10): The midfielder returned to the Premier League with a goal after missing more than 3 months of action.

Scott McTominay (7.1/10): McTominay played the holding midfielder’s role brilliantly. He regained possession, won balls and was the first line of United’s defence.

Bruno Fernandes (7.5/10): Fernandes’ vision and passing was key to many United attacks. He was the pivot of the team and fed important passes to the attackers.

Jadon Sancho (7.2/10): Sancho’s dribbling from the left wing would make vintage Ronaldo proud. He found space and created chances but did not have the finishing.

Marcus Rashford (6.1/10): Rashford had a couple of shots on target from an acute angle which was saved by Pope.

Edinson Cavani (5.7/10): Cavani did not have a match to remember as he missed an important chance from inside the 6-yard box.

Substitutes:

Cristiano Ronaldo (5.5/10): Ronaldo came in for Cavani and put a couple of headers off target.

Jesse Lingard (NA)

Anthony Elanga (NA)

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