5 talking points noted after Manchester United’s error against Burnley
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5 talking points noted after Manchester United’s error against Burnley
MAN UTD 1-1 BURNLEY: Zeki Amdouni’s last-minute penalty negated Antony’s goal in the second half, adding to the mounting pressure on Erik ten Hag, whose future is still up in the air.
After giving up another late goal in their 1-1 draw with Burnley at Old Trafford, Manchester United’s ambitions of finishing in the top six were severely damaged.
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Alejandro Garnacho and Antony both had early opportunities for United to grab the lead, but they were both missed. The team had a strong start to the game. The Red Devils pressed for the first goal, but Christian Eriksen missed, and Bruno Fernandes then shook the woodwork.
Despite their early dominance, Burnley should have gone in front before half time, with Andre Onana making a string of excellent saves to keep them at bay. As the game wore on, United regained a foothold and took the lead in the 79th minute as Antony pounced on a mistake before putting them in front.
However, their advantage lasted a matter of moments as Burnley equalised. It came from the penalty spot as Onana turned from hero to villain, recklessly charging out and punching an opposition player instead of ball. That gave Zeki Amdouni the chance to level – and he did just that, firing the ball home from the spot.
It finished 1-1 as United missed the chance to cement their place in the top six. Here are five talking points from the match…
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Antony with a rare strike
Having earlier missed a couple of chances, Antony thought he had won the game for United. In the 79th minute, the Brazilian pounced on a loose pass from Sander Berge, before bursting through on goal. Antony then kept his composure before wrapping the ball into the bottom corner beyond Muric.
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It was a fine finish from Antony, who had not scored in the Premier League for over a year before his strike against Burnley. He now has three goals to his name in all competitions this season, having previously struck against Newport and Liverpool in the FA Cup.
The good, the bad and the Onana
After coming under criticism for his mistake earlier this week, Onana made up for that with a string of impressive saves during the first half against Burnley. He was called into action inside the first minute, as he made a routine stop to deny David Datro Fofana.
Burnley were a threat throughout the opening period and thought they had scored in the 34th minute as Lyle Foster powered a header from close range, only for Onana to show impressive reflexes to keep him out.
Shortly after, Onana had to make another vital save to keep his clean sheet intact. Sander Berge threaded a delightful pass through to Foster and the forward had just Onana to beat, but the United ‘keeper made himself big and produced a fine stop.
Unfortunately for Onana, he blotted his copybook right at the death by giving away a needless penalty. And it’s moments like that, rather than his first-half heroics, which will be remembered when people look back on his maiden season in the Premier League.
Referee controversy
United were convinced they should have been awarded a penalty midway through the first half. It came as Garnacho jinked into the box beyond Lorenz Assignon, before going down after appearing to be caught by the outstretched right leg of Berge.
Although replays showed that Berge got a slight touch on the ball, the Burnley midfielder then followed through and caught Garnacho’s left leg which sent the Argentinian down on to the turf. Despite calls from United, neither the referee John Brooks or VAR decided to intervene.
United then wanted a spot-kick just after half time when Casemiro went down inside the area, but once again Brooks and VAR weren’t interested. Later penalty appeals from Antony and Garnacho were also waved away as United and Ten Hag were left frustrated by the officials.
Burnley live to fight another day
Just. The Clarets are two points adrift of safety and Nottingham Forest, who have a game in hand on Vincent Kompany’s side. Last year’s Championship champions have failed to live up to expectations after joining England’s elite but have found some fight in recent weeks.
They still have a puncher’s chance of survival heading into the final rounds of the season. And that’s not to be sniffed at. Burnley sit 19th after winning just five of their 35 matches so far this term and face three more vital games before the end of the campaign, including a possible final day decider against Forest.
Writing on the wall for Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag may have been able to deflect criticism with the distraction of an FA Cup final following United’s calamitous collapse against Coventry City last weekend, but the beleaguered Dutchman has nowhere to hide after this result.
Ten Hag started the season with credit in the bank but that has well and truly evaporated. He could even yet oversee United’s worst ever season in the Premier League era – and given the way the campaign has gone so far, you wouldn’t bet against that actually happening.
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‘Tremendous’ manager left shocked after Liverpool pick Arne Slot as their next manager
Liverpool’s search for their new manager looks set to end with the appointment of Arne Slot.
The Reds have taken their time over making one of the biggest decisions in the club’s recent history. But having ticked so many boxes, Slot will be the chosen one.
That will come as a shock to many and there have already been question marks aired from the likes of Jamie Carragher. The Feyenoord manager certainly has some big boots to fill.
With quite a small pool of suitable candidates to choose from though, whoever came in was always going to be a little underwhelming.
Despite that though, there had been a handful of front-runners who were always said to be leading the process. Slot wasn’t really one of them. Ruben Amorim was, and now the 39-year-old has given his reaction to missing out.
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Ruben Amorim reacts to Arne Slot to Liverpool
With Xabi Alonso out of the way, Amorim had emerged as the likely candidate to take the open job at Anfield.
However, after news broke early in the week that the Sporting boss was in talks with West Ham, doubt was cast over his candidacy. As it turns out, those question marks were legitimate.
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It has since been claimed that Amorim was simply asking for too much money from Liverpool. But whether he was ever truly really in the running or not, maybe we’ll never know.
According to The Independent’s ‘Reading The Game’ Friday newsletter, Amorim himself firmly believed that he was in the running to succeed Klopp.
Not only that, but it’s claimed those ‘close to’ the former Benfica midfielder thought he was the ‘leading candidate.’ As a result, from Amorim’s point of view, the decision to go with Slot was reportedly ‘unexpected.’
If that wasn’t bad enough for him, then it’s also claimed that he had the exact same feelings over the Barcelona position. Amorim thought he was the top contender, only to see Xavi unexpectedly reverse his decision to leave.
What next for Ruben Amorim
This unfortunately does not paint Amorim in wholly the best of lights. From the wage demands to the complacency over being the top candidate. Maybe Liverpool dodged a bullet here.
Nevertheless, it feels inevitable that Amorim will be at one of Europe’s top clubs before too long. As those who have worked with him attest, he’s a ‘tremendous’ manager [The Athletic]. He’ll probably end up in the Premier League.
When Amorim does eventually make it to England’s top division, it sounds like he might well have a point to prove against Liverpool.
Maybe they just made themselves an enemy for life.
In the meantime though, the Reds will focus on getting things signed and sealed with Slot.
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