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Premier League
Feb 11, 2015 at 7.45pm UK
 
Burnley logo

3-1

Smalling (6', 45'), van Persie (82' pen.)
FT(HT: 2-1)
Ings (12')

Manchester United see off resilient Burnley

Manchester United beat Burnley at Old Trafford to move into third place in the Premier League.

Manchester United picked up a hard-fought victory against Burnley to move into third place in the Premier League this evening.

Phil Jones was forced off in the early minutes, but his replacement made an instant impact for the Red Devils.

Chris Smalling of Manchester United scores the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match against Burnley on February 11, 2015© Getty Images

Chris Smalling latched on to Radamel Falcao's flick-on from a corner and the England international beat Tom Heaton from close range.

However, Burnley had looked threatening early on and were level in the 12th minute after a tantalising ball from full-back Kieran Tripper was met by Danny Ings, who calmly slotted home for his fifth goal in six games.

Ings threatened again soon after, only to see his shot blocked by Argentine defender Marcos Rojo as the Clarets looked the likelier to score a second.

Danny Ings (R) of Burnley celebrates his goal with team mates during the Barclays Premier League match against Manchester United on February 11, 2015© Getty Images

Ashley Barnes then missed two chances to put the visitors in front as he curled an effort just wide of goal, before heading over soon after.

United's fortunes appeared to worsening as Daley Blind was also forced off through injury, but the Red Devils managed to find a second before the interval thanks to another Smalling header from a set piece.

Burnley almost equalised for a second time soon after the restart when Ings's shot was blocked by David de Gea, before the England Under-21 forward pulled his follow-up effort wide.

Daley Blind of Manchester United leaves the field for treatment during the Barclays Premier League match against Burnley on February 11, 2015© Getty Images

The hosts started to control proceedings as the Clarets' opportunities dried up and Adnan Januzaj came close to extending their lead, but fired his shot straight at Heaton.

United were given the chance to seal victory with 10 minutes remaining after they awarded a penalty for Scott Arfield's challenge on Angel di Maria.

Robin van Persie duly slotted home the spot kick to lift Louis van Gaal's side into third place above Southampton.

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Chris Smalling of Manchester United scores the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match against Burnley on February 11, 2015
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