Premier League – Sheshko scores twice as Manchester United are held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley.

2026-01-08 10:12

Premier League – Sheshko scores twice as Manchester United are held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley.


The 21st round of the 2025/26 Premier League season continued. Manchester United, playing away, took the lead after an own goal by Sheshko, but conceded another goal later in the game and were eventually held to a 2-2 draw by newly promoted Burnley.


Seven minutes into the match, Manchester United created an attacking opportunity. Casemiro, near the edge of the penalty area, received a pass back from Cunha and unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the goal. In the 9th minute, Sheskov passed the ball to Patrick Dogu, but Burnley goalkeeper Dubravka made the save.


In the 13th minute, Burnley midfielder Majibli received the ball and crossed it from the left wing. The ball was deflected by Manchester United defender Eden Haven and flew into the net, giving Burnley a 1-0 lead. In the 23rd minute, Manchester United attempted a counter-attack. Bruno Fernandes chipped the ball into the penalty area, and Sheskov headed it towards goal, but the ball was caught by Burnley goalkeeper Dubravka.


In the 28th minute, Manchester United's corner kick was cleared, and Lisandro fired a shot into the net amidst the scramble, but the referee ruled it invalid due to a previous foul. In the 27th minute, Manchester United launched a counter-attack from a free kick. Casemiro headed the ball across, and Cunha's header was cleared by a defender.


In the 32nd minute, Lucas Pires received a through pass from his teammate and fired a low shot from the penalty area, but it went wide. In the 40th minute, Patrick Dogu won possession and made another through pass. Sheskov received the ball and entered the penalty area, firing a low shot, but the shot was too weak and was easily caught by Burnley goalkeeper Dubravka.


In the 50th minute of the second half, Bruno Fernandes received the ball and passed it directly into the penalty area, where Sheskov immediately volleyed it into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 for Manchester United. In the 52nd minute, Manchester United's attack was cleared, and Lisandro received the ball outside the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the goal.


In the 57th minute, Bruno Fernandes took a corner kick, and Eden Haven's header went wide of the post. In the 60th minute, Patrick Dogu chipped a pass from the left wing into the box, and Sheskov volleyed it in, giving Manchester United a 2-1 lead over Burnley. In the 61st minute, Manchester United substituted Mount and Joro for Bruno Fernandes and Eden Haven.


In the 66th minute, Marcus Edwards passed the ball to Jaden Anthony, who dribbled past the defense and fired a powerful shot into the net, leveling the score at 2-2 for Burnley. In the 72nd minute, Luke Shaw played a diagonal pass to Sheshko, who received the ball and turned to shoot low, but it was saved by Burnley goalkeeper Dubravka.


In the 77th minute, Dalot delivered a cross from the right wing, and Yoro's header went wide. In the 80th minute, Patrick Dogu chipped the ball to Shesko, whose volley was caught by Burnley goalkeeper Dubravka. In the 85th minute, substitute Manchester United midfielder Shea Lacy received the ball and entered the penalty area, but his shot hit the post.


Manchester United were ultimately held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley away from home. After three consecutive draws, United now sit 7th in the league table with 32 points.


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