United Secure Comfortable 3-1 Victory at Old Trafford with Goals from McTominay, Ronaldo, and an Own Goal from Burnley’s Mee
Manchester United wrapped up a difficult year with a solid 3-1 victory over Burnley at Old Trafford on December 30, 2021. The match saw Scott McTominay and Cristiano Ronaldo combining for goals, with McTominay opening the scoring early on in the 8th minute.
Ronaldo doubled the lead with a well-taken goal in the 35th minute, and Jadon Sancho played a pivotal role in the third goal, which was an own goal by Burnley’s James Mee in the 27th minute. Burnley managed to pull one back with a goal from Lennon in the 38th minute, but it was not enough to threaten United’s lead.
McTominay reflected on the performance after the match, acknowledging that while the first half was good, the team lacked energy in the second half. He pointed out that Manchester United’s players need to step up, especially after their disappointing game against Newcastle, stressing the importance of following the manager’s demanding coaching methods and improving their ball retention.
