A stalemate at Turf Moor. Not a surprise right? Well, if you take into consideration that the Clarets fought of neighboring Manchester United – that makes you look at things differently. Final score 1-1 with both teams being close to scoring more at one point of the game.It was an entertaining clash with Sean Dyche’s team recording their third consecutive draw in their quest for survival. Another thing that brought more pride to the Clarets this evening is the fact that this was their 5000th competitive league game (Burnley are the second team to do so – the Clarets were one of the 12 teams that founded the top tier of English football back in 1888).The evening did not start that well for the hosts – an early scare came from the Red Devils after 10 minutes. Bruno Fernandes sent an accurate free-kick which found the head of Raphael Varane but the Frenchman’s goal was overruled due to an offside after a VAR check.However, the guests did not wait long to take the lead. Cutting a fine low ball across the box from the byline, Luke Shaw found Paul Pogba free in the middle of the box and the Frenchman scored his first league goal since January 2021.Paul Pogba goal 🔴#MUFC pic.twitter.com/NaWOyAaCLd— Nunomel 🦁🟢🔴🔰 (@Nunomel1605) February 8, 2022 Just moments later, with Pogba pushing Erik Pieters inside the box, Man United saw an own goal from Ben Mee chalked off. Burnley came to life at one point but failed to capitalise on opportunities. Despite showing plenty of endeavour, the hosts recorded no shots on target in the first half.After the half time break, early pressure from Burnley paid off immediately. In the 47th minute, David de Gea conceded for the first time ever at Turf Moor with Jay Rodriguez scoring his 100th career league goal.Moments after assisting Rodriguez, Clarets’ new signing Wout Weghorst nearly completed a full comeback for the home team – he blasted a strike from the edge of the area but De Gea made a contender for the save of the season.We are missing someone in this match report… Oh, yes – Cristiano Ronaldo. Well, the Portuguese came into play in the 68th minute and United slowly regained control but Dyche’s men were just too sturdy. The final whistle came and Ronaldo has now gone five games without scoring a goal which is his longest drought since 2010.Champions League chasing United have now recorded their fourth draw in six away Premier League games while the draw for Burnley means they’ve now recorded 11 league draws this season. They are four points from safety and remain bottom of the English top tier.pic.twitter.com/7TRSc8rYte— كارتر قووول (@CARTE7i7) February 8, 2022 Even though they did a massive job against the favourites, bad news arrived from far north where Newcastle United defeated Everton 3-1. Frank Lampard’s men held up to a point but inspired Magpies confidently took all three points. Two own goals and a wonderful free kick from Kieran Trippier marked the match at St.James’ Park.Elsewhere, persistant West Ham recorded an important victory in their quest for the Champions League. Relegation zone dwellers Watford fell after Jarod Bowen scored a lucky one in the 68th minute.. pic.twitter.com/poLNqlRBDF— futbolextranjero (@futbolextranj18) February 8, 2022 PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 2418/1/22Chelsea – Brighton 1-1 (0-1)/Ziyech 28 – Webster 60/ThursdayNewcastle – Everton 3-1 (1-1)/Holgate 37 og, Fraser 56, Trippier 81 – Lascelles 36 og/West Ham – Watford 1-0 (0-0)/Bowen 68/Burnley – Man. United 1-1 (0-1)/Rodriguez 38 – Pogba 18/Wednesday22:45: (3.40) Norwich (3.25) Crystal Palace (2.35)22:45: (1.12) Man.City (10.5) Brentford (25.0)22:45: (1.65) Tottenham (3.90) Southampton (6.00)23:00: (1.80) Aston Villa (3.70) Leeds (5.00)Thursday22:45: (1.25) Liverpool (7.00) Leicester (12.0)22:45: (3.60) Wolverhampton (3.15) Arsenal (2.30)
