Newspaper article Manchester Evening News
United Rated
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DE GEA His kicking was suspect at times and he unnecessarily palmed Ben Mee's header over to give Burnley a corner. 5 VALENCIA On a day where Juan Mata was anonymous, Valencia was unadventurous and did not offer an outlet on the right. 6 SMALLING Haphazardly hacked at the ball regularly to encourage Burnley's artisans. Improved in second half. 6 Jones Intervened a couple of times early on and was vigilant whenever Burnley embarked on counter-attacks. Solid. 7 Young Produced the best moment of the first half on his return to the team. More attack-minded than Valencia. 6 Matic Started shakily and lacked intensity to get United going in attack. His passing was shoddy at times and he was booked. 5 Pogba Tried to make things happen and may have done better with a first-half volley he lofted over Nick Pope's crossbar. …