Man of the Match Anthony Martial was pleased with his decisive contribution against the Clarets. "I think we played good, it was a good game and the most important thing was to get the win, so everyone is happy," the Frenchman told MUTV. "He [Lukaku] did good work [in the build-up to the goal] and I did a good shot, so I am happy."
"If you ask me if I think he is coming, I think so, but I have no confirmation. I expect soon or never. I think it's so close, so I am positive. I know that my people are doing absolutely everything they can - the owners with the green light, Mr [Ed] Woodward, working hard. And I think we're going to be successful."
"We look at the team and we can say [Chris] Smalling and [Phil] Jones were giants - yes, they were - but the team was very good. I think [Marouane] Fellaini was fundamental in the final 20 minutes for us so I thank him for that."
"It's always difficult here. If we score a second goal then we are in control but when they are alive, they are alive and they go until the end. They are a brave, physical team with a direct approach and pressing a lot around the box is really difficult to play against. Season after season, they are doing what they are doing."
"It was certainly a battle and that is what you get when you come to Turf Moor - it is about character and we showed that in abundance today."
| Position | Team | Games Played | Wins | Goals difference | Team points | |
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| Position remains the same | 1 | Man City | 38 | 32 | 79 | 100 |
| Position remains the same | 2 | Man Utd | 38 | 25 | 40 | 81 |
| Position moved up | 3 | Spurs | 38 | 23 | 38 | 77 |
| Position moved down | 4 | Liverpool | 38 | 21 | 46 | 75 |
| Position remains the same | 5 | Chelsea | 38 | 21 | 24 | 70 |
| Position remains the same | 6 | Arsenal | 38 | 19 | 23 | 63 |
| Position remains the same | 7 | Burnley | 38 | 14 | -3 | 54 |
United should maybe have scored two or three, but weren't quite at their clinical best in the final third. At the back, Phil Jones was a tower of strength throughout, and particularly in the final 20 minutes, as the Burnley onslaught intensified.
427 Total Passes by Burnley 459 Total Passes by Manchester United
314 Passes Completed by Burnley 360 Passes Completed by Manchester United
113 Unsuccessful Passes by Burnley 99 Unsuccessful Passes by Manchester United
77% Tackling Success by Burnley 46% Tackling Success by Manchester United
22 Total Tackles by Burnley 13 Total Tackles by Manchester United
17 Successful Tackles by Burnley 6 Successful Tackles by Manchester United
United cling on, and it's another win and another clean sheet for Jose Mourinho's men. Anthony Martial's classy finish was the difference, in a tight, well-fought game.
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48% Possession by Burnley 52% Possession by Manchester United
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11 Total Shots by Burnley 12 Total Shots by Manchester United
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610 Total touches by Burnley 676 Total touches by Manchester United
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0 Goals by Burnley 1 Goals by Manchester United
90 MINS + 6
United do well and clear, and there are just seconds remaining.
90 MINS + 6
N'Koudou shoots but United get a block in. Corner to Burnley.
90 MINS + 5
Just one minute of stoppage time remaining, but the referee may add on a little extra due to substitutions. The Reds are looking to keep the ball and use up some valuable seconds.
90 MINS + 3
Goalscorer Anthony Martial leaves the field, to be replaced by Ander Herrera. The away end is serenading Martial from the pitch with his song. A nice touch.
11 Martial
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Shots in Box by Martial 3
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Shots outside Box by Martial 1
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Shots on Target by Martial 2
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Goals by Martial 1
90 MINS + 3
Gudmuondsson swings in the resulting free-kick, but it's headed over from Sam Vokes.
90 MINS + 2
Marcus Rashford is booked for a shove on N'Koudou.
90 MINS + 1
Somehow, the referee has found five minutes of added time. Can United hold on? Burnley are looking dangerous from set pieces and crosses but, equally, the Reds look menacing on the break.
90 MINS
Ashley Barnes' afternoon is over. Bermudan striker Nahki Wells takes his place.
86 MINS
Another great counter from United, but Martial's chipped cross towards Lukaku at the back post is overhit. Let's hope the Reds don't live to rue their missed opportunities in this second half, a la the Leicester game.
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