Pogba Scores As Burnley Holds Manchester United
Manchester United dropped out of the Premier League’s top four after a 1-1 draw by Burnley at Turf Moor on Tuesday.
With Cristiano Ronaldo left on the bench, United were made to pay for not making more of a dominant first 45 minutes after Paul Pogba scored the opening goal.
Burnley roared back after the break and gave their survival hopes a boost when Jay Rodriguez equalized two minutes into the second half.
West Ham’s 1-0 win over Watford sees the Hammers leapfrog United into the final slot to qualify for next season’s Champions League, while Arsenal and Tottenham remain within striking distance with games in hand.
Manchester United lost all their rhythm after Burnley equalized and could not find a winner despite plenty of late pressure, as they dropped to fifth in the standings on 39 points from 23 games, one behind West Ham United in fourth.