Although Manchester United showed signs of improvement in their game against Burnley, they were still unable to register their first League win of the campaign. While the visitors dominated the possession, they didn’t create too many clear cut chances and on the occasions they did, fluffed their lines. The home side to their credit, got off to a bright start but were unable to maintain their pressure and in the end would’ve been disappointed that they came away from the game with just a solitary point. The visitors too had their own reasons to feel aggrieved as they should’ve had at least one if not two penalties, which would’ve given them a much-needed victory.
Here are the major talking points from the game.
Di Maria provides a glimmer of hope
The £59.7 million Manchester United paid Real Madrid to bring Angel Di Maria to Old Trafford was seen by some as a sign that the club could still get their hands on truly world-class players, even without Champions League football. Others saw it as an unnecessary signing, when central midfield and defense were in dire need of replenishment. But after his debut against Burnley, there was a sense that both parties were right.
Although Di Maria was arguably the side’s most potent creator, the problems in defense was still there for all to see. The club’s record signing made a favorable impression on his debut and created a couple of glorious chances for Robin Van Persie and Juan Mata who both failed to take them. Although he didn’t get too many chances to dribble past his opponents, he was still just as effective through his penetrative passing. Whether it was dropping deep to help out the defense or providing probing passes Di Maria did the job and is already showing promise of becoming the player he was brought in to be.
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