Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men could not prevent the attacking darts against his team from the visiting Burnley as the away side now 0-2 away from home.
This is a massive result for Sean Dyches men who needed the win just like they have got in this fixture against Manchester United.
They even beat Leicester City 2-1 at the Turf Moor and United should have done better playing at home (in front of their home fans) and knowing the threat their opponent have got coming in this match.
Following the win at Old Trafford for Sean Dyches side, we evaluate the match statistics from the game.
Shot on target
Manchester United – 7
Burnley – 2
The home side were on the front foot as expected as they made seven attempts on goal.
This is compared to Burnley’s only two shots on goal as the visitors made the most of their attempts to score twice in the game.
This is very much unlike the Red Devils as they failed 0-2 at home.
Shot off target
Manchester United – 9
Burnley – 2
Just as they failed to score a goal in the match it was evident in the match result as they’ve got 9 attempts away from goal.
Despite, Manchester United the attacking threat in their squad, they kept on misfiring in front of goal.
They paid the price in the defeat against the Burnley side, who were determined for victory in the contest.
Possession
Manchester United – 71%
Burnley – 29%
The show statistics indicates that the Red Devils had a higher ratio (more than twice) of the possession as was evident in the game.
Solskjaer’s men might have done enough work in maintaining the proceedings in the midfield but they failed to convert their chance with Anthony Martial and Daniel (James up front for Manchester United).
Corners
Manchester United – 2
Burnley – 5
Both teams reproduced 7 corner-kicks in the game as pressure was intense between both sides.
Manchester United had 5 corner during the 90minute affair compared to Burnley’s 2 corner-kicks in the match to say the least.
Offside
Manchester United – 2
Burnley – 2
As Manchester United lock horns with Burnley pressure and technical significance was expected on show as both teams needs remedy at this point in the season.
The Red Devils in the process recorded 2 offside just as the Burnley side did have at the contest.
Fouls
Manchester United – 10
Burnley – 7
The match was a closely contested finale as it saw a couple of physical challenges as we envisaged ahead of the game.
The match proceeding produced 17 fouls in the tie. The Red Devils were guilty of 10 fouls as compared to Burnley’s only 7 fouls in the match.
Goal Kicks
Manchester United – 2
Burnley – 11
In terms of goal-kick, Burnley conceded 11 ball behind their goals as the home side, the Red Devils intensified their pursuit for a goal in the match.
Burnley’s low attacking threat ensured that they only pushed Ole Gunner Solskjaer men into having 2 goal-kicks,.
This was the match findings even as the home fans were stunned by their precise and fortunate Burnley side at home.
