Premier League | Easy outing for United
The Hindu
Beats Burnley to boost chances of making the top-four
Manchester United cruised to a morale-boosting 3-1 win against Burnley on the eve of Alex Ferguson’s 80th birthday on Thursday to strengthen its push for a Premier League top-four finish.
Scott McTominay put United in front early and a Ben Mee own goal doubled its lead before Cristiano Ronaldo finished impudently to put Ralf Rangnick’s men 3-0 up. Veteran winger Aaron Lennon punctured the party atmosphere at Old Trafford towards the end of the first half, giving Sean Dyche’s struggling Burnley hope, but United largely bossed the second period.
The Red Devils are now four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal with a game in hand after interim manager Rangnick shook up his team following a disappointing draw at Newcastle.













