Manchester United 3-2 Burnley
Updated
Manchester United won: Manchester United 3-2 Burnley in the Premier League (Round 3) on Sat, 30 Aug 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Manchester United goals: Josh Cullen 27' (og), Bryan Mbeumo 57', Bruno Fernandes 90'+7 (pen). Burnley goals: Lyle Foster 55', Jaidon Anthony 66'. Expected goals: 3.62-1.20. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Bruno Fernandes (8.7).
Match report
Manchester United beat Burnley 3-2
Manchester United narrowly beat Burnley 3-2 at Old Trafford on Saturday 30 August in the Premier League.
An own goal by Josh Cullen put Manchester United ahead on 27' (1-0), Lyle Foster levelled for Burnley on 55' (1-1), Bryan Mbeumo restored Manchester United's lead on 57' (2-1), Jaidon Anthony levelled for Burnley on 66' (2-2) and Bruno Fernandes restored Manchester United's lead from the penalty spot on 90+7' (3-2).
Bruno Fernandes's 90+7' strike proved decisive.
Manchester United had 62% of the ball, shots were 26-6 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 3.62-1.20. Manchester United were the better side on chances, too.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 74,257. Referee: Samuel Barrott.
Match stats
| Manchester United | Burnley | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.62 | 1.20 |
| Total shots | 26 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 38 | 18 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 418 (82%) | 225 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 5 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total shots | 26 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 19 | 5 |
Lineups
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Altay Bayındır, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Bryan Mbeumo, Mason Mount, Matheus Cunha
Burnley (4-2-3-1): Martin Dúbravka, Kyle Walker, Hjalmar Ekdal, Maxime Estève, Quilindschy Hartman, Lesley Ugochukwu, Josh Cullen, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Hannibal Mejbri, Jaidon Anthony, Lyle Foster
Key events
- 27' · Goal · Josh Cullen (Manchester United)
- 31' · Substitution · Joshua Zirkzee for Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)
- 46' · Substitution · Kobbie Mainoo for Mason Mount (Manchester United)
- 55' · Goal · Lyle Foster (Burnley)
- 57' · Goal · Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 65' · Substitution · Loum Tchaouna for Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley)
- 66' · Goal · Jaidon Anthony (Burnley)
- 72' · Substitution · Benjamin Šeško for Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 76' · Substitution · Josh Laurent for Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley)
- 76' · Yellow card · Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- 82' · Substitution · Oliver Sonne for Jacob Bruun Larsen (Burnley)
- 83' · Substitution · Joe Worrall for Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley)
- 85' · Substitution · Noussair Mazraoui for Leny Yoro (Manchester United)
- 89' · Yellow card · Loum Tchaouna (Burnley)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Jaidon Anthony (Burnley)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Lyle Foster (Burnley)
- 90'+7 · Goal · Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Josh Laurent (Burnley)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Kyle Walker (Burnley)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 2009: Manchester United 11, draws 7, Burnley 2.
Questions
Who won Manchester United vs Burnley?
Manchester United won, 3-2 (Premier League) on Sat, 30 Aug 2025.
When and where is Manchester United vs Burnley?
Sat, 30 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at Old Trafford, Manchester, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Burnley?
In 20 league meetings since 2009: Manchester United 11 wins, 7 draws, Burnley 2 wins (goals 32-16).