Premier League Matchday 24 Wednesday roundup – Oh how the mighty have fallen
When it rains it pours, doesn’t it? Well, in Ole and United’s case this hurricane they are experiencing needs to be named.
Sean Dyche had every right to celebrate his Clarets’ triumph over Man United on home soil. A goal just before the halftime break from Chris Wood and a stunner by Jay Rodriguez in the second was more than enough to take all the points from Man United.
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Not only did he take three points, but he’s embedded his name in Man United’s history books.
Burnley’s two-goal win over United was their first since 1962. Rubbing salt even deeper in the wounds, this was their first clean sheet in 99 years at Old Trafford.
Dyche’s men now go into the FA Cup break stress-free. They moved up a place in the standings and are seven points clear of danger.
This too confirms back-to-back wins for the visiting team after going on a massive downer since the turn of the new year.
Something has to be done at Man United. Fresh faces or some extensive praying. Ole is facing the heat because of the clubs overall mismanagement.
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The January transfer window is nearly closed and they’ve already lost a key figure in Marcus Rashford for a long spell. Firepower and creativity are needed. That’s three of their final four games, United have come up blank during the 90 minutes.