AFCON 2025
Ruben Amorim sacked already, Darren Fletcher as interim coach but the fortune of Manchester United apparently remain the same.
Sloppy, lethargic, uninspired then moments of brilliance and quality overshadowed by perpetual loss of concentration.
Benjamin Sesko scored twice but his brace was not enough to secure the Red Devils a win in his first game as the club’s interim manager following the sack of Ruben Amorim on Monday.
The Slovenian striker ended his nine-game draught with two second half goals to put Manchester United ahead after Hayden Heaven gave Burnley the lead in the first half.
Jaidon Anthony’s beautiful curler restored parity in the 66th minute after a brief period of sustained pressure on Manchester United’s defense.
The Red Devils had a couple of chances to seal the game but missed. Shea Lacey, the 18-year-old powered a long range strike but agonisingly came off the bar.
In other results, Igor Thiago continued his brilliant run of form in front of goal as Brentwood brush Sunderland aside at the Gtech Stadium to break into the top four in the league.
Newcastle United showed resilience thrice against Leeds United before securing a win at the St. James’s Park.
Bruno Guimaraes equalised from the penalty spot in the first minute of the 90 before Harvey Barnes sent the home fans into crazy frenzy with 90+12 winner as the pulsating tie ended 4-3.
