Darren Fletcher frustrated by Manchester United’s draw at Burnley
Darren Fletcher expressed disappointment after Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Burnley in his first match as interim manager following Ruben Amorim’s departure, reports BritPanorama.
The former midfielder witnessed his team produce 30 shots but still failed to secure a win against a Clarets side struggling against relegation.
“For me the fact we have drawn is a massive disappointment,” Fletcher said. “If you look at the context of the game, the chances we created, goalline clearances, a disallowed goal, 30 shots, lots of attacking play. We created more than enough to win the game so obviously it is disappointing when you only come away with a point.”
Fletcher was particularly perplexed by the decision to disallow Lisandro Martinez’s goal, which he felt was unjustified. “It just looked like normal things that happen at every corner so it’s surprising that decision was given,” he noted.
An unexpected highlight was the performance of Benjamin Sesko, who finally showcased his potential by scoring twice in the match, significantly improving on his previous two goals in 17 appearances. “I was so happy for him,” Fletcher said, acknowledging the player’s progress. “He did that tonight and scored two great goals. A real positive night for Ben.”
The match itself featured intense back-and-forth action. Burnley opened the scoring with an own goal from Ayden Heaven just before halftime, while Sesko’s brace appeared to have put United in a commanding position before Jaidon Anthony equalized with a well-placed shot.
Despite several opportunities to claim victory, United failed to capitalize on their dominance, as both Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu had efforts cleared off the line, and teenage substitute Shea Lacey rattled the crossbar with a curling attempt.
Before the match, discontent among United supporters was evident as they displayed banners criticizing minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and directed hostile chants towards co-chairman Joel Glazer. Nevertheless, they expressed support for former managers Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick, both of whom are seen as potential candidates for the interim role.
Fletcher concluded by remarking, “It was an amazing experience but I’m disappointed we didn’t win the game.” It remains to be seen how the team will respond as they prepare for their next fixture against Brighton, with murmurs of fan unrest lingering in the air.
