Benjamin Sesko scored twice as Darren Fletcher ’s Red Devils were held to a 2-2 draw following an action-packed evening of Premier League football at Turf Moor. Ex-United midfielder Fletcher - leading the top squad for the first time in the wake of Ruben Amorim’s sacking earlier this week - heeded widespread calls to field a four-man defence but soon fell behind anyway when an early Burnley cross deflected in off Ayden Heaven.

Manchester United couldn't make the most of a soft landing spot for caretaker manager Darren Fletcher, drawing Burnley 2-2 at Turf Moor on Wednesday in the first match since the firing of Ruben Amorim.

One reason for the continued expectation on the shoulders of Amorim was United’s hefty transfer spend. For all the cost-cutting elsewhere, funding for new players has been in spritely supply under Sir Jim Ratcliffe: over £500million has been spent on new players in less than two years of his involvement.

But Amorim was still without many of his best players and United faced a tough test against a Leeds side who are now unbeaten in seven games. Daniel Farke’s side held Liverpool to a draw at Anfield on New Year’s Day.

Leeds vs Manchester United takes place on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with a 12.30pm GMT kick off. Elland Road provides the stage, a ground where atmosphere alone can tilt the balance. In the UK, the match will be shown live on TNT Sports,

Liverpool have suffered a fourth straight defeat across all competitions after being beaten at Anfield by bitter rivals Manchester United on Sunday. Bryan Mbeumo broke the deadlock after just two minutes as he ran on to Amad Diallo’s pass and squeezed ...

The New Year proved to be the calm before the storm for two Premier League managers, Ruben Amorim and Enzo Marseca. Within the opening week of 2026, both found themselves out of work - and there's now noise about Maresca's interest to Man Utd given past links with Jason Wilcox.

Man United have faced Brighton in six previous FA Cup ties and have won them all, most recently in the 2023 semifinals, prevailing 7-6 on penalties after a goalless draw. In the league, though, Brighton have won three of their last four visits to Old Trafford (the lone loss came this season,