Match report
Manchester United Secures League Cup Win Over Burnley 2-0
Manchester United
2–0
FT
Burnley
Dec 21, 2022
Manchester United secured a convincing 2-0 win over Burnley in the League Cup on Wednesday night. Goals by Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford proved crucial, with both teams making several substitutions throughout the match.
Key Facts
- • Christian Eriksen scored Manchester United's first goal at minute 27.
- • Marcus Rashford netted the second goal for Manchester United at minute 57.
- • Burnley's J. Cullen received a yellow card at minute 48.
- • Manchester United made multiple substitutions throughout the match, including António Ganhacho and Anthony Martial.
Lineups
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 M. Dúbravka (G)
- 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 18 Casemiro (D)
- 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
- 12 T. Malacia (D)
- 39 S. McTominay (M)
- 14 C. Eriksen (M)
- 10 M. Rashford (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 49 A. Garnacho (M)
- 9 A. Martial (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Antony
- 36 A. Elanga
- 23 L. Shaw
- 17 Fred
- 33 B. Williams
- 34 D. van de Beek
- 28 F. Pellistri
- 1 David de Gea
- 66 R. Bennett
Burnley
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 15 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
- 14 C. Roberts (D)
- 5 T. Harwood-Bellis (D)
- 36 J. Beyer (D)
- 29 I. Maatsen (D)
- 24 J. Cullen (M)
- 4 J. Cork (M)
- 17 B. Manuel (M)
- 8 J. Brownhill (M)
- 7 J. Guðmundsson (M)
- 10 A. Barnes (F)
Substitutes
- 27 D. Churlinov
- 11 S. Twine
- 26 S. Bastien
- 3 C. Taylor
- 6 C. Egan-Riley
- 9 J. Rodríguez
- 49 A. Murić
- 32 M. Lewis
- 21 L. McNally
Timeline
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27' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalC. Eriksen · Assist: A. Wan-Bissaka
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48' Burnley Card · Yellow CardJ. Cullen
Foul
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57' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalM. Rashford · Assist: S. McTominay
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58' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Garnacho · On: Antony
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64' Burnley subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Manuel · On: D. Churlinov
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72' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Martial · On: A. Elanga
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72' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Wan-Bissaka · On: L. Shaw
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80' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardAntony
Foul
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83' Burnley subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Barnes · On: S. Twine
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85' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Rashford · On: Fred
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86' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: Tyrell Malacia · On: B. Williams
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89' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardBruno Fernandes
Foul
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90' Burnley subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Brownhill · On: S. Bastien
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90' Burnley subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Maatsen · On: Charlie Taylor
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90' Burnley subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Cork · On: C. Egan-Riley
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | Burnley |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 84% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 538 | 440 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 7 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Accurate Passes | 442 | 370 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Christian Eriksen's goal at minute 27 provided an early lead for Manchester United, setting a positive tone for the rest of the game.
- ▸ Marcus Rashford's second goal at minute 57 confirmed Manchester United's dominance and sealed the victory.