MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester United scored twice in the final three minutes to earn a 2-2 draw with Burnley at Old Trafford. The result ended a run of eight straight wins under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but United remain unbeaten under the Norwegian despite Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood putting Burnley 2-0 up in the second half.
Paul Pogba scored a penalty on 87 minutes to pull a goal back before Victor Lindelof got his first for the club two minutes into injury time to earn a point after substitute Alexis Sanchez had seen his header expertly saved by Tom Heaton.
It denied Burnley a first win at Old Trafford since 1962 and Sean Dyche's side still went away with a precious point in their battle against relegation.
Positives
The fight back. The only thing missing from Solskjaer's United CV was a "Fergie Time" comeback and, thanks to Pogba and Lindelof, he got it. He will still be disappointed at going 2-0 down at home, just as United did against Burnley last season, but the atmosphere at the end made it feel like a point gained rather than two dropped.
Negatives
It was only Andreas Pereira's third start since August but the Brazilian international could not make the most of the chance. Competition for the places in midfield will be reduced once Marouane Fellaini completes his move to the Chinese Super League but Pereira may be forced to wait for another go.
Manager rating (out of 10)
5 -- Solskjaer gambled by picking Pereira in midfield and switching Marcus Rashford -- in form up front -- to the left so Romelu Lukaku could start as the striker, but the moves didn't pay off. It was the first time the Norwegian has got his team selection wrong and Burnley took advantage. United looked much better when Rashford played through the middle.
Player ratings (1-10; 10 = best. Players introduced after 70 minutes get no rating)
GK David De Gea, 6 -- The Spaniard got away with one mistake when he palmed a looping ball back towards Ashley Barnes. Did well to stop a fierce drive from Dwight McNeil.
DF Ashley Young, 8 -- With Burnley defending the corners of their penalty area he had plenty of space to get forward. Put in a lot of good crosses, especially in the second half, and set up Lindelof's equaliser.
DF Luke Shaw, 7 -- Fantastic cross on the volley to set up the first chance of the night for Marcus Rashford and didn't do much wrong defensively.
DF Phil Jones, 6 -- Back in the team after being rested at Arsenal. Booed throughout by the Burnley fans because of his connection to Blackburn. Did well to deny Barnes a clear chance in the first half.
DF Victor Lindelof, 7 -- Caught out for Burnley's second goal, first by playing Chris Wood onside and then by letting Ashley Westwood's cross loop over his head. That said, he got the vital late equaliser.
MF Nemanja Matic, 8 -- Could have got out quicker to stop Westwood setting up Wood's goal but otherwise had a good game. Passing was positive and got forward to add to the numbers around the box.
MF Andreas Pereira, 5 -- A surprise choice in midfield after being handed his first Premier League start since Aug. 19. Robbed by Jack Cork in midfield in the build-up to Barnes' goal and was substituted shortly after.
MF Paul Pogba, 7 -- Tried everything to unlock Burnley's stubborn defence and scored a well-taken penalty to get United back in it at 2-1. It was the Frenchman's 11th of the season, making this his best return in front of goal.
FW Juan Mata, 7 -- Given a chance with Anthony Martial out injured. Started on the right but was more influential in the second half when he was moved inside after Pereira went off.
FW Marcus Rashford, 7 -- Started on the left to accommodate Lukaku up front. Had a great chance inside the first 10 minutes but poked his finish wide. Still United's most lively forward.
FW Romelu Lukaku, 6 -- Received his first league start since Jose Mourinho's last game in charge. Set up Rashford's chance in the first half but never looked sharp enough to take on Burnley by himself.
Substitutions
FW Jesse Lingard (for Andreas Pereira, 62), 7 -- Won the late penalty.
FW Alexis Sanchez (for Romelu Lukaku, 67), 7 -- Only denied a goal by Heaton's save.