Manchester United grasped another routine victory at Burnley. Jose Mourinho, Manchester United boss made up to eight changes from the Europa League win over Anderlecht. One of them was the return of David De Gea. He also enabled Wayne Rooney to enjoy another start this year.
Meanwhile, Burnley invited Andre Gray to replace the injured Sam Vokes.
As for the play, Anthony Martial got down the left, crossed low right into the penalty area. Then the ball came to the returning Rooney, and he had it stabbed goalwards, though straight at goalkeeper Tom Heaton.
After 12 minutes Marouane Fellaini, midfielder repeated the trick, approaching very close to the keeper.
The ball was set back by Rooney for Pogba on the edge of the area several minutes later as Manchester United dominated.
The first moment of threat for the hosts was produced by Jeff Hendrick. By the way, defender Mee was replaced by Burnley. It’s because the player suffered an ankle issue. James Tarkowski turned to be the new substitute in the play.