SUBSTITUTE ZEKI AMDOUNI’S late spot-kick sealed relegation-threatened Burnley a late 1-1 draw to increase the spotlight on under-fire Erik ten Hag and stuttering Manchester United.
Old Trafford has been a happy hunting ground down the years for Manchester City great Vincent Kompany and his team made the short journey down the M66 looking to boost their faint hopes of a great escape.
Antony looked to have pushed Burnley further towards the drop with a late strike, only for the otherwise impressive United goalkeeper Andre Onana to give away a late penalty, converted by Amdouni.
There were boos at the full-time whistle from a number of the home faithful at Old Trafford, where the travelling support applauded their players’ efforts as they continue to scrap for survival.
Bruno Fernandes hit a post during a bright United start, but Burnley grew into the game and Onana’s spectacular reaction stopped Lyle Foster’s bullet header.
United continued to toil and boos greeted the decision to take off Kobbie Mainoo for Scott McTominay, but the mood improved when Antony impressively capitalised on a Sander Berge mistake to score in the 80th minute.
The mood soon darkened again, though, as Onana clattered Amdouni as he tried to deal with a cross, with the substitute scoring from the spot after referee John Brooks reviewed the pitchside monitor.
This was another trough on this roller coaster of a season at Old Trafford.
David Datro Fofana got a warning shot on Onana’s goal inside 20 seconds but United reacted well, with Alejandro Garnacho, Casemiro and Antony having attempts.
The winger twice called Aro Muric into action and Christian Eriksen saw an effort taken just off target as United fans gleefully chanted about Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool’s misfortune.
Fernandes hit a post with a venomous snapshot in the 19th minute and Mainoo’s strike into the ground whistled just off target as the hosts pushed for the opener.
But, like against Sheffield United on Wednesday, the hosts’ early intensity faded and their shape softened.
Wilson Odobert saw a hopeful curling effort tipped over by Onana and, after Foster and Dara O’Shea ballooned over, the goalkeeper produced an exceptional reaction save to deny the Clarets.
A cleared free-kick was volleyed back in by captain Josh Cullen, with Foster reacting with a seven-yard header stopped by a strong left hand.
Onana spread himself well to deny Foster as Burnley attacked again, with Garnacho slamming into the side netting as United tried to sneak a lead before the break.
The 19-year-old did brilliantly to get to the byline early in the second half but Antony could only direct weakly at Muric, with the Argentina international striking across the face of goal.
Eriksen failed to capitalise on a quick Fernandes free-kick and frustration bubbled over when Mainoo was taken off, with boos echoing around the ground.
Garnacho saw a fizzing shot pushed over and United became increasingly desperate against a Burnley side that appeared to blow hopes of a positive result in the 80th minute.
Antony cut out a lax square pass from Berge and raced behind, just managing to keep his balance as the Burnley midfielder attempted to recover and hitting a low strike beyond Muric.
The Brazil international made the most of what proved to be short-lived celebrations.
Onana’s attempted to push a cross clear only managed to connect with Amdouni after Aaron Wan-Bissaka headed clear.
A penalty was awarded upon VAR review and the substitute stepped up to coolly send Onana the wrong way with three minutes remaining.
United claimed a spot-kick of their own in stoppage time, with Antony’s cross hitting Vitinho’s hand.
Nothing was given and the home side continued to push in stoppage time, with Odobert forced Onana into a save at his post at the other end.
Honestly, I’ve never know a team to collapse with the winning line in sight like these guys do. If they were 3 up with 20 minutes to go they would probably end up drawing 3-3.
@Ray Ridge: that’s correct Ray. You were obviously watching the Coventry game.
@Ray Ridge: lfc supporter talking about a team collapsing with the winning line in sight??and lfc having completely fell off a cliff since the quater final at Old Trafford.. but…but…but thought the quadruple was on?thought they be a open top bus?thought klopp said last year “see ye all in dublin”?.make it all make sense..
@Paully kells: who said I was an lfc supporter?
@Paully kells: 11 years since ye won the PL…16 years since ye won the CL…1 League cup in last 8 years… Currently sitting in 6th place…most expensive squad ever assembled at one stage… And you little one are comparing your shambles of a club to Liverpool…Lol…thanks for the laugh.
@Ray Ridge: it’s almost like they consistently remove all counter attacking threats and try to sit in just inviting pressure with no way of getting out.
@Paully kells: there ya are. Well done. The only team to outspend Man City, fighting for conference league qualification. Yes, Liverpool, still with an outside chance of winning the league bottling it.
@damien leen: they won Europa and league cup in 2017 I believe. Great return though for money spent last 15 years.
@damien leen: it’s almost like football goes in cycles, and every team has there peaks and troughs. or was yere 30 year fallow period before you started following them? Theres nothing to say post Klopp ye might be in for a few lean years again.
@damien leen: 1 league title in 34 years has such a nicer ring to it.
@Gavin Tavey: how about none in 40 plus years? This game can go on and on. Over a decade now and counting again.
@Gavin Tavey: and United went through a 26 year period winning 1 title and also getting relegated before their next title win. It’s all about cycles.
Anyone tell the 42 that antrim beat wexford 2 hours ago
@Barry newell: anyone looking for up to date results don’t come on here. It’s only for the comments and pay wall has even ruined that
@Martin: I thought comments section were only for childish utd and liverpool fans to bicker about each other and not actually have any constructive comments on the games….
Jesus it’s cringe.. its like an argument about who’s crapper at the moment .
As as Liverpool fan..we are both crap!!!
Utd poor today. Few played well. Definitely a penalty. He got away with it earlier in the year. Should be learning. No idea what a handball is any more. While I don’t think it should have been a penalty for Utd in the end, it was near identical to the penalty Coventry got in the FA Cup. Saying that still shouldn’t be drawing.
So so so poor.
@Jaffa: looooooooooooool. Imagine giving it to Liverpool fans earlier then come here to cry about united. God life is good. :-D
@John Paul Mullins: it’s only 3 Liverpool fans get abuse from me DH. You will be crying tomorrow when your lot do the usual end of season choke
@John Paul Mullins: bottling 3 competitions in a month is definitely made up for by united’s draw with Burnley alright.
@Jaffa: Ah poor doggy.
@damien leen: great to hear you’re alive princess. Why so quiet the last few weeks#DH
@Jaffa: look at u. LoooooL resorting to DH. United are kr@p and u can’t take it loooooooooooL :-D
@Darren Lambe: that’s it! Keep getting upset. LoooooL :-D
@Setanta O’Toole: is that supposed to upset me bud? United detriment will always make me happy! Congrats on Anthony’s goal tho. Yev waited a bit for that I hear. LooooooooL
@John Paul Mullins: No, it’s just embarassing when fellas take more pleasure in the failure of their rivals then the success of the team they allegedly follow. Tell tale sign of a plastic, usually.
@John Paul Mullins: your a different kind of special
@John Paul Mullins: He’s a compete WS.. never kicked a ball on his life.. trust me.. a WS
@HoneyN Mustard: ah HELLO little princess. How are you doing. Tough few weeks eh. Hope you’re doing well. Miss you.
@Jaffa: I will follow ur BS everywhere u go big guy. Lol
@Setanta O’Toole: why are u coming for me pal? United have two trophies won. 1. The Anthony has scored trophy. 2. The +1 goal diff trophy. LoooooL :-D
@John Paul Mullins: oh scary
@Jaffa: not scary at all. I look forward to it actually :-D LoooooL.
Burnley somehow in with a great shot at staying up. They looked dead and buried with Sheffield United a month ago.
Couldn’t trust this United team to bring a dog for a walk.
@Ron Burgundy: that’s a bit harsh. Dog would be fine but they’d definitely lose the lead
Embarrassing.
@Graham: They missed Rashwizzy.
@ecrowley ecrowley: he’s getting sick of Manchester himself.
@Graham: Him and a few others I’d say.
@ecrowley ecrowley: yeah his running down blind alleys and never passing it, strolling back with the speed of a pensioner and flouncing around with a scowl on him was sorely missed.
@Darren Lambe: he has come on really well later in the season, but he is prone to lapsing. At worst times too , never when 3 up.
Casimero at fault for making a mess of the header to Onanna.
I used to like this app for reports and comments. However its become boring, immature, childish with obviously children point scoring on Utd/Liverpool.
Grow up ffs
@Denis O Sullivan: it’s been like that for the last decade Dinny. Go hard or go home.
Utd were shocking as per usual, but that decision was a load of bollocks. Carbon copy of AWB against Coventry. There is no consistency. AWB also squandered a nailed on goal fannying around in front of goal he should have put his foot through it.
Roll on the final whistle in the obligatory hammering by City and a break for a few weeks.