Winger Jesse Lingard came on as a 51′ substitute and rescued Manchester United from a total disaster. Although a draw was obviously not optimal, and of course means additional dropped points in a Premier League title race that they were likely eliminated from 16 days ago anyway, you must get a result.
United fell down 2-0 by halftime at home to Burnley, who got were dominated in most of the important statistics- except for the one that really matters.
Lingard converted his first scoring chance at 53′, after being on the pitch for just two minutes. He then added the equalizer at 90’+1.
Take a look at the first goal from Jesse Lingard; what an absolute stunner! Here we provided a couple different angles for you, so it can be enjoyed on multiple levels.
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Here’s footage of the second:
Jesse Lingard's second goal of the game
2-2https://t.co/scWDMrGPx8— DILLINGER ? (@DillanMUFC) December 26, 2017
Jesse Lingard now has six goals in his last seven Premier League appearances; probably time to make him a first team regular.
United outshot Burnley 23-3, putting six on goal, compared to the visitors’ two. United also maintained 72% of possession. However, David de Gea was just way off today, and his mistakes cost them dearly.
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