"Manchester United's Darren Fletcher failed to produce what the interim manager, fans and executives craved: a cathartic victory to move the club on quickly from the recent turbulence. United's biggest plus was Benjamin Sesko, whose two goals doubled his season tally, plus the support being in good cheer despite the inability to dispatch the division's second-bottom side. When Ayden Heaven turned into his goal, Burnley were headed for a first win since 26 October."
"After the dour Ruben Amorim era the joke was whether Fletcher would belie a 25-year association with United by sending out the same dour three-man defence. He did not, of course his configuration a 4-2-3-1 that had the returning Bruno Fernandes as the sole 10 behind Sesko. The captain was the sole change for Leny Yoro from Amorim's last game, Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds, and after neat footwork in the buildup Fernandes saw Casemiro balloon the first effort of Fletcher's tenure over."
"Thirteen minutes in and they were hardly keen at all on their team as Burnley scored via Heaven's own goal. Bashir Humphreys ran into yards of space down the left and pinged the ball in, the centre-back stuck a leg out, and it ricocheted over Senne Lammens into the goalkeeper's far corner. Instantly, the camera panned left to a standing, expressionless Fletcher, then to Omar Berrada and Jas"
Manchester United drew 2-2 with Burnley under caretaker manager Darren Fletcher, failing to secure a cathartic victory. Benjamin Sesko scored twice, doubling his season tally and keeping United's supporters in good cheer. Burnley briefly led through an Ayden Heaven own goal that threatened their first win since 26 October. Jaidon Anthony later equalised for Burnley. Fletcher selected a 4-2-3-1 with Bruno Fernandes as the sole No.10 and introduced Kobbie Mainoo late. Casemiro's early effort was ballooned over after Fernandes' buildup. Jonny Evans received chants from travelling United fans. Shea Lacey hit the bar during the game.
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