Another showing of guts and composure. Another player popping up to win it. You can tell this squad is loving it these days.
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Burnley 0:1 Manchester United
Post-match discussion
Tue, 12 January 2021
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I hate that we're so nervous when defending a lead but that was a strong performance until the last 10 minutes. Had Burnley pinned back for the entire second half until the goal and created more than enough to score a couple. Looking good at the moment, buzzing for Sunday.
Pogba again dragged us through that game. He is starting to show his ability and desire.
Hard earned and well deserved win. Nervy ending but let's be honest United totally controlled that 2nd half. Pogba and Bailly outstanding. Only black spots was the injuries to Matic, Martial.
Top of the league for the first time since September 2017 and top in January for the first time since 2013.
Top of the league for the first time since September 2017 and top in January for the first time since 2013.
Bailiy was top class, it just shows the quality of our squad when we can rely on Bailiy to put on such performance. Pogba didnt surprise me as I have always stated that he was world class despite lots of fans on here saying other wise.
However, if Burnley had not skip shooting practice, this could have been a draw. I don’t expect liverpool to be less clinical against us, so we can’t put on a similiar tactical performance. Rashford was also great and I expect his contribution to go unnnoticed.
However, if Burnley had not skip shooting practice, this could have been a draw. I don’t expect liverpool to be less clinical against us, so we can’t put on a similiar tactical performance. Rashford was also great and I expect his contribution to go unnnoticed.
The correct score is 2-0. Pogba and McGuire goals.
Martial should have at least add another 2.
Martial should have at least add another 2.
We are top of the league!!!
Great result in what was a tough battle. 1st half was iffy but we were comfortably the better team in the 2nd half and deserved to win. Pogba really turned it on in the 2nd half and gets MOTM, but impressed by the whole defence, especially Bailly. Too many VAR calls for my liking, they were 50/50 in the end so evened out but could have been different if the calls swayed one way or the other.
Still, the team have made great strides since losing to Arsenal. It’s a great feeling to be back at the top, let’s use this as motivation to stay there.
Great result in what was a tough battle. 1st half was iffy but we were comfortably the better team in the 2nd half and deserved to win. Pogba really turned it on in the 2nd half and gets MOTM, but impressed by the whole defence, especially Bailly. Too many VAR calls for my liking, they were 50/50 in the end so evened out but could have been different if the calls swayed one way or the other.
Still, the team have made great strides since losing to Arsenal. It’s a great feeling to be back at the top, let’s use this as motivation to stay there.
Pogba was definitely man of the match and you have to say Ole is managing him way better than Mourinho as at least he tries.
The problem with Pogba is concentration and always will be however as he’s leaving in the summer he’s focused, I’ve said it before he will get us a big fee, if he gets us the league aswell even better.
The problem with Pogba is concentration and always will be however as he’s leaving in the summer he’s focused, I’ve said it before he will get us a big fee, if he gets us the league aswell even better.
No question about that. God almighty, they give me heart palpitations.
The state of Burnley, the cnuts have even started diving now.
Most satisfying. Even more so as two of the most criticized players on here (mostly from the top red brigade) absolutely shone.
Were gonna 1-0 our way to the title!
Watch them scouse cnuts saying the ref was crook for not sending Shaw off and giving a penalty for that "handball"
TOP OF THE LEAGUE
Watch them scouse cnuts saying the ref was crook for not sending Shaw off and giving a penalty for that "handball"
TOP OF THE LEAGUE
My god I am buzzing! Indeed stop the count!!! 
Fact. Fit Bailly > Lindelof
Get the feck in
A couple months ago I wanted Ole out and was sick of the sight of Pogba. I guess that's why I'm here watching the game on the couch.
Brilliant to get to the top after such a shaky start. Bring on Sunday.
Brilliant to get to the top after such a shaky start. Bring on Sunday.
Oh yeah some people are going to be so salty and ignore that Burnley should be down to 10 and a goal down at half time.
Ten points clear of Chelsea. 
We should have had a goal and a red card for burnley in the first half. Was a good solid performance.
This. Our strikers need some confidence right now because they're fluffing way too many chances.
I hope to god Burnley go down. What a terrible team to watch.
The kind of frustrating match that would have had us flooding to the Ole out thread a few weeks ago. Because that winner wouldn’t have been scored.
This is progress.
This is progress.
Slightly vertigo - as they say here - to be top of the league. Terrible game, shit referee, disgusting Burnley game style, but a Pogba won it for us. MotM without a doubt.
De Gea with zero saves got a clean sheet, which is always a good thing
De Gea with zero saves got a clean sheet, which is always a good thing
Probably a joke in reference to "Bruno is saving Ole's job" that you used to see here.
Not one to get carried away, but 17 games later being top with the start we had feels rather nice.
Great result, slow start, much improvement second half, deserved the win, ref didnt help throughout.
Still concerned about Rashford his all round play and effort continues to be poor, as said before he just doesnt work on the left unless the games wide open.
The team is definitely in it together which is a goog sign.
Gives us a free hit at the dippers on the weekend.
Still concerned about Rashford his all round play and effort continues to be poor, as said before he just doesnt work on the left unless the games wide open.
The team is definitely in it together which is a goog sign.
Gives us a free hit at the dippers on the weekend.
"We don't let this slip"!
TOP OF THE LEAGUE AND THAT'S A FACT!!!!!!!!!
I'm a little nervous about how we are going to play at Anfield. Think Maguire needs to be more reliable, he can be average on his day and when he isn't on his day he's straight crap. Kevin Friend made some dodgy calls that game and was really whistle happy in the beginning. With all that being said I do want to see McFred vs. Liverpool on Sunday.
21 is coming. UP THE REDS.
I'm a little nervous about how we are going to play at Anfield. Think Maguire needs to be more reliable, he can be average on his day and when he isn't on his day he's straight crap. Kevin Friend made some dodgy calls that game and was really whistle happy in the beginning. With all that being said I do want to see McFred vs. Liverpool on Sunday.
21 is coming. UP THE REDS.
Deserved win. Should have been more comfortable truth be told. Pogba was fantastic in that second half, carried the threat really. Great result, onto the next one.
From number 15 to number 1 in a couple of months
GET. IN.THERE.
Top of the league. Incredible.
Has really been an incredible turnaround.
Top of the league. Incredible.
Has really been an incredible turnaround.
Gritty, but a fully deserved win.
Pogba MOTM easily, but oh my Bailly was immense.
Pogba MOTM easily, but oh my Bailly was immense.
why hahah
Great second half. That’s the Pogba we need more!
Top of the fecking league!
Top of the fecking league!
The shithouses that Burnley are, getting out with a win is all that matters. Martial looked to have pulled a hammy but on current form, I think he can do with a rest. We can now go to Anfield looking for win but would settle for a draw.
Pressure now on scousers and pressure does funny things so let's hope the noisy neighbours also start wetting the bed!
Pressure now on scousers and pressure does funny things so let's hope the noisy neighbours also start wetting the bed!
Job done. Deserved win. Burnley are such a horrible team to play against. Still no idea why Maguire' s goal was disallowed.
De Gea had nothing to do really, Defence was good, Matic was good, Pogba was good. Martial, Rashford, and Bruno were dirt. Cavani ran around a lot but didn't see a lot of the ball.
Rashford did nothing aside from provide the ball for the goal and he did thag well, that is fair enough, but he needs to do more. Bruno should have been subbed well before he was. Martial needs to get some confidence and assurity into his finishing.
De Gea had nothing to do really, Defence was good, Matic was good, Pogba was good. Martial, Rashford, and Bruno were dirt. Cavani ran around a lot but didn't see a lot of the ball.
Rashford did nothing aside from provide the ball for the goal and he did thag well, that is fair enough, but he needs to do more. Bruno should have been subbed well before he was. Martial needs to get some confidence and assurity into his finishing.
The sort of game that City and Liverpool at their peak plays and we just know the goal is coming.
That was complete dominance until then
Boris.Who gave Rashford MOTM
Really enjoyed that. Tough fought one-nils away from home are always satisfying, some of my favourite kinds of matches.
| 7 November 2020 | Everton | A | 3–1 | Fernandes (2) 25', 32', Cavani 90+5' | 0 | 14th |
| 21 November 2020 | West Bromwich Albion | H | 1–0 | Fernandes 56' (pen.) | 0 | 10th |
| 29 November 2020 | Southampton | A | 3–2 | Fernandes 59', Cavani (2) 74', 90+2' | 0 | 9th |
| 5 December 2020 | West Ham United | A | 3–1 | Pogba 65', Greenwood 68', Rashford 78' | 2,000[21] | 6th |
| 12 December 2020 | Manchester City | H | 0–0 | 0 | 8th | |
| 17 December 2020 | Sheffield United | A | 3–2 | Rashford (2) 26', 51', Martial 33' | 0 | 6th |
| 20 December 2020 | Leeds United | H | 6–2 | McTominay (2) 2', 3', Fernandes (2) 20', 70' (pen.), Lindelöf 37', James 66' | 0 | 3rd |
| 26 December 2020 | Leicester City | A | 2–2 | Rashford 23', Fernandes 79' | 0 | 4th |
| 29 December 2020 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | H | 1–0 | Rashford 90+3' | 0 | 2nd |
| 1 January 2021 | Aston Villa | H | 2–1 | Martial 40', Fernandes 61' (pen.) | 0 | 2nd |
| 12 January 2021 | Burnley | A | 0–1 | Pogba 71' | 0 |
That is a Fergie style title run at its absolute best. Slow Start and then absolutely demolish the league in form between November and February. People underestimate how important it was that Fergie teams took points over the Christmas period but that was were titles are won and lost.
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Score Predictions
206,10,14
- Man Utd win
- Burnley win
- Draw
Detailed Results
- 28% Burnley 0:2 Man Utd
- 23% Burnley 1:2 Man Utd
- 11% Burnley 1:3 Man Utd
- 10% Burnley 0:3 Man Utd
- 10% Burnley 0:1 Man Utd
- 5% Burnley 1:1 Man Utd
- 4% Burnley 0:5 Man Utd
- 1% Burnley 1:4 Man Utd
- 1% Burnley 1:0 Man Utd
- 1% Burnley 2:1 Man Utd
- 1% Burnley 0:4 Man Utd
- 1% Burnley 2:0 Man Utd
- 0% Burnley 0:0 Man Utd
- 0% Burnley 2:2 Man Utd
- 0% Burnley 2:3 Man Utd
- 0% Burnley 3:0 Man Utd
- 0% Burnley 5:0 Man Utd
- 0% Burnley 1:5 Man Utd
- 0% Burnley 5:4 Man Utd
Match Stats
- Burnley
- Man Utd
- Possession
- 37% 63%
- Shots
- 12 13
- Shots on Target
- 0 7
- Corners
- 3 4
- Fouls
- 15 13
Referee
Kevin Friend
Man Utd Lineup
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replaced by Mason Greenwood
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