Sesko scores twice but Darren Fletcher’s Man Utd held by Burnley

By Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football Writer

Manchester United began life after Ruben Amorim with a 2-2 draw at struggling Burnley as substitute Jaidon Anthony’s strike denied Darren Fletcher victory in his first, and perhaps only, match as interim boss.

The last few days have been a whirlwind, even in the rollercoaster recent history of the Red Devils, after time was called on the combustible Portuguese’s underwhelming 14-month stay on Monday.

United drew away to Leeds in Amorim’s final game and three days later interim boss Fletcher oversaw another point at a promoted side, with Burnley holding on after Anthony struck for Scott Parker’s men.

Benjamin Sesko had put the visitors on course for victory with a brilliant brace as the visitors bounced back from Ayden Heaven’s early own goal but the hosts dug deep and rode their luck, to secure a share of the spoils.

The Clarets’ winless run stretches to a 12th match but it is a better result for them than United, whose fans held up a “Jim can’t fix this” banner before kick-off Turf Moor – aimed at co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.

Fletcher could again be in charge of Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Brighton but it remains to be seen as talks continue with leading candidates Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick.