Man Utd's half-time player ratings from their must-win Premier League clash at home to Burnley
Daily Mirror Manchester Football Correspondent, covering Manchester United and Manchester City. North-West Football Awards Journalist of the Year 2014, Highly Commended in Sports Journalists Association for Scoop of the Year 2010. Covered four World Cups and four European Championships.
Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrate after Josh Cullen of Burnley (not pictured) scores his teams own goal
Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrate after Josh Cullen of Burnley (not pictured) scores his teams own goal
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Manchester United took on Burnley at Old Trafford today, needing a win after their humiliating EFL Cup exit to League Two Grimsby in midweek.
Ruben Amorim's side had taken a solitary point from their opening two Premier League games, with the United boss admitting before the Burnley clash that only a win would do. United led 1-0 at half-time, thanks to an own goal from Burnley's Josh Cullen.
Here are how United's players rated in the first-half:
Man Utd Ratings (3-4-2-1)
Bayindir: Got the nod to start over Andre Onana and acquitted himself well. Assured with his feet when he needed to be and remained calm under pressure, although was hardly troubled. 6
Yoro: Went close with a header early on and headed over midway through the first-half. Compsoed in defence and an aerial threat from set-pieces. 6
De Ligt: Solid defensively and did enough to put Hannibal Mejbri off in the 37th minute, forcing the former United player to blaze a shot over he bar from close-range. 6
Shaw: Got forward at the start of the first-half but was forced into more of a defensive role as the game went on. Looked sharp and alert, after last season's injury nightmare. 6
Amad: Drew several fouls in the early stages and was frustrated none were punished with a caution. Linked up well with Mbeumo down the right side and saw a goalbound effort deflected over. 6
Casemiro: Took the ball full in the face early on but recovered and played a key role in the opener, his header coming off the crossbar before cannoning back over the line off Josh Cullen. 7
Fernandes: Still doesn't look as effective deployed in a deeper midfield role. But United scored the opener from his free-kick delivery and he played with his customary zeal. 7
Dalot: Won the free-kick that led to United's opener, after out-pacing Kyle Walker to the ball and forcing the veteran defender into conceding a foul. 6
Mount: Got involved in a spat with Walker. Won a penalty after a tussle with Walker but the decision was overturned. Impressive industry and passing range. Clipped bar with a header. 7
Mbeumo: Twice went close to scoring in the early stages of the first-half, forcing a fine save from Dubravka with a curling left-foot shot and then firing just wide with an angled effort. 7
Cunha: Made an impressive driving run towards the edge of the Burnley area early on, but shot straight at Dubravka. Was forced off with an injury after half-an-hour. 7
Sub: Zirkzee (Cunha, 31): Made an impact straight away and caused problems for Burnley's defence.
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