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Manchester United edge Burnley 3-2 in EPl clash

Manchester United edge Burnley 3-2 in EPl clash

By Priya Nand
31/08/2025
Source: Manchester United facebook

Manchester United secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Burnley in a Premier League clash full of twists and late drama.

United took a 1-0 lead into halftime after Burnley’s Josh Cullen scored an own goal in the 27th minute.

The second half saw a flurry of goals.

Burnley equalised through Lyle Foster in the 55th minute, but United responded quickly as Bryan Mbeumo restored their lead just two minutes later.

Burnley hit back again in the 66th minute, with Jaidon Anthony making it 2-2.

The decisive moment came in the final minutes when Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty to seal the win for United.

In other Premier League results, Chelsea beat Fulham 2-0, Sunderland edged Brentford 2-1, Bournemouth stunned Tottenham with a 1-0 win, Everton defeated Wolves in a close 3-2 encounter, while Leeds and Newcastle settled for a nil-all draw.

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