Overview
- Benjamin Sesko scored twice at Turf Moor after Ayden Heaven’s own goal, but Jaidon Anthony’s strike earned Burnley a point as Bruno Fernandes returned from injury and was substituted to manage his minutes.
- Fletcher scrapped Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 for a back four and described United’s approach as “fluid,” restoring Fernandes to the XI and naming his son Jack among the substitutes.
- United slipped to seventh and are two points off fourth-placed Liverpool after failing to win for the fifth time in six league games, while Burnley’s winless run extended to 12 matches.
- Talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick over an interim role are reported to be ongoing, and travelling fans displayed a banner reading “JIM CAN’T FIX THIS” before kick-off.
- Roma director Ricky Massara said contacts over a Joshua Zirkzee loan have halted following the managerial change, and reports indicate Napoli’s interest in Kobbie Mainoo has cooled with no discussions scheduled.