Man United move to top six

Man United move to top six

Manchester United scored three first-half goals for the first time in the Premier League since January

as they swept Burnley aside at Old Trafford to move back into the top six.

Scott McTominay’s eighth-minute curler from the edge of the area was United’s quickest top-flight goal since the Scot scored twice

in the opening minutes against Leeds more than 12 months ago.

Jadon Sancho’s deflected effort doubled the hosts’ advantage before Cristiano Ronaldo – who had wasted a glorious chance

after being sent clean through when the game was still goalless – tapped into an empty net after McTominay’s shot had been touched

on to a post by Burnley keeper Wayne Hennessey.

Aaron Lennon took advantage of a poor first touch from Eric Bailly to pull one back for the visitors with a clinical finish into

the bottom corner.

Manchester United’s next game is against Wolves at Old Trafford on Monday, 3 January.

Burnley are next in action against Leeds at Elland Road on Sunday, 2 January.