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Burnley vs Manchester United live: Anthony Martial and Wayne Rooney fire United to comfortable victory

Re-live the action from the Premier League game at Turf Moor

In association with

Charles Reynolds,Jack Austin

Saturday 22 April 2017 16:15 BST

Wayne Rooney celebrates after Anthony Martial puts Manchester United ahead of Burnley — Wayne Rooney celebrates after Anthony Martial puts Manchester United ahead of Burnley (Getty)

Manchester United closed the gap on the gap on the top four to just one point as they took full advantage of their nearest rivals playing in the FA Cup semi-finals to beat Burnley 2-0, with Sean Dyche's side still not safe from the threat of relegation. Despite having a number of key players missing through injury, Anthony Martial and Wayne Rooney returned in style to secure victory for Jose Mourinho's side. Re-live the action here.

Burnley 0-2 Manchester United
Martial scores on his return to the first team after Mourinho criticsm
Rooney scrambles home a second before half-time
Burnley still stranded on 36 points and not safe from relegation
United just one point off Manchester City in fourth position and four points clear of Arsenal
Team news:
Manchester United: De Gea; Darmian, Bailly, Blind, Young; Herrera, Fellaini, Pogba; Lingard, Rooney, Martial.
Burnley: Heaton; Lowton, Keane, Mee, Ward; Boyd, Barton, Hendrick, Brady; Barnes, Gray.

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After scraping through to the semi-finals of the Europa League on Thursday night, Manchester United are back in Premier League action against Burnley as they look to continue their assault on the top four following victory over Chelsea.

What time does it start?

The game kicks off at 2.15pm BST on Sunday 22 April at Burnley’s Turf Moor.

Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

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Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

Which United players impressed at Old Trafford, and who struggled?

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Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

Sergio Romero - 6 out of 10

Cannot really be blamed for Anderlecht's goal. Made some good saves, including one to deny Dendoncker's long-range drive, although was largely overshadowed by his opposite number, Ruben.

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Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

Antonio Valencia - 6 out of 10

Largely more effectual staying back than getting forward. Made 6 key interceptions as Anderlecht repeatedly looked to play the ball in behind him, but offered little up at the other end.

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Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

Eric Bailly - 6 out of 10

Not the easiest night for the Ivorian, who had to cope with Rojo's early substitution. Occasionally looked susceptible to the pace of Acheampong and struggled against Teodorczyk's physical threat.

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Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

Marcos Rojo - 6 out of 10

Very unlucky to sustain what looked to be a rather serious injury early on into the game. With Phil Jones and Chris Smalling already our injured, United can ill afford to lose him for long.

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Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

Luke Shaw - 7 out of 10

Impressed going forward and repeatedly got in behind the Anderlecht defence. Missed a good chance to score in the first-half.

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Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

Michael Carrick (c) - 6 out of 10

His passing from the holding midfield role impressed but struggled against Anderlecht's dynamic three-man midfield.

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Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

Paul Pogba - 7 out of 10

Had a couple of wild shots but, other than that, was very solid. His pass for Mkhitaryan's goal was a thing of beauty. Also won more tackles than any of his team-mates.

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Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

Jesse Lingard - 6 out of 10

After a vastly improved display against Chelsea, Lingard struggled against Anderlecht. Wasted a good chance in the first-half and his distribution was often poor. Subbed.

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Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - 7 out of 10

Took his goal with aplomb. Should really have added a second although he dragged his shot wide and faded as the game went on.

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Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

Marcus Rashford - 7 out of 10

United's brightest player going forward, and grabbed the winning goal with a fine finish, although he did also miss a series of good opportunities. But he held his nerve when it mattered.

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Manchester United vs Anderlecht player ratings

Zlatan Ibrahimovic - 6 out of 10

It wasn't Zlatan's night. Typically rambunctious in his forward play but Anderlecht's defence largely handled him well. Slashed wildly wide late on, with the entire goal at his mercy. Subbed off injured at the start of extra-time.

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Where can I watch it?

The game is available to watch live on Sky Sports 1 from 2.15pm, or alternatively you can follow The Independent’s live blog.

Player to watch…

Marcus Rashford. The teenager has been in fine form of late, no greater example when he left Chelsea’s usually resolute defence quaking in their boots with his direct running and frightening pace. He will be leading the line in the absence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Remember when…

Robbie Blake scored the only goal of the game on the opening day of the 2009/10 season as Burnley beat United for the first time in 41 years.

Previous meetings…

Manchester United 0 Burnley 0, Premier League, 29 October, 2016

Manchester United 3 Burnley 1, Premier League 11 February, 2015

Burnley 0 Manchester United 0, Premier League, 30 August, 2014

Form…

Burnley: LDLWDL

Manchester United: DDWDWW

Odds…

Burnley: 23/5

Manchester United: 19/29

Draw: 37/13

82 MINS

Mkhitaryan sends a long ball up to Rashford, who beats his man and fires a strike at Heaton. The keeper appears to parry the ball wide, but the referee signals for a goal kick.

Joe Miles23 April 2017 15:55

85 MINS

There is a tussle on the ground between Agyei and Bailly up towards the United corner flag. Both players are trying to push each other away from the ball, but United end up winning the free kick.

Joe Miles23 April 2017 15:58

88 MINS

Mkhitaryan lays the ball off to Rooney outside of the area, but the 31-year-old's strike on goal flies way wide of the woodwork.

Joe Miles23 April 2017 16:01

90 MINS

Substitution: Pogba is replaced by Carrick.

Joe Miles23 April 2017 16:04

90 MINS

There will be a minimum of four additional minutes.

Joe Miles23 April 2017 16:04

FULL TIME

BURNLEY 0 - 2 MANCHESTER UNITED

It is all over here at Turf Moor, with United scoring two and securing three points. Martial opened the scoring following a clever counter attack and Rooney scored the second from close range. This performance muted any doubts surrounding the United squad prior to this fixture, following a catalogue for casualties in Mourinho's side. There was an era of contentment on the visitors bench, as Mourinho appeared to enjoy today's performance from The Red's. For Burnley, the defeat today means that they can not relax just yet.

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Joe Miles23 April 2017 16:10

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