Man Utd half-time ratings from must-win Premier League clash at home to Burnley

Manchester United took on Burnley at Old Trafford today, needing a win after their humiliating EFL Cup exit to League Two Grimsby in midweek.

Ruben Amorim's side had taken a solitary point from their opening two Premier League games, with the United boss admitting before the Burnley clash that only a win would do. United led 1-0 at half-time, thanks to an own goal from Burnley's Josh Cullen.

Here are how United's players rated in the first-half:

Bayindir: Got the nod to start over Andre Onana and acquitted himself well. Assured with his feet when he needed to be and remained calm under pressure, although was hardly troubled. 6

Yoro: Went close with a header early on and headed over midway through the first-half. Compsoed in defence and an aerial threat from set-pieces. 6

De Ligt: Solid defensively and did enough to put Hannibal Mejbri off in the 37th minute, forcing the former United player to blaze a shot over he bar from close-range. 6

Shaw: Got forward at the start of the first-half but was forced into more of a defensive role as the game went on. Looked sharp and alert, after last season's injury nightmare. 6

Amad: Drew several fouls in the early stages and was frustrated none were punished with a caution. Linked up well with Mbeumo down the right side and saw a goalbound effort deflected over. 6

Casemiro: Took the ball full in the face early on but recovered and played a key role in the opener, his header coming off the crossbar before cannoning back over the line off Josh Cullen. 7

Fernandes: Still doesn't look as effective deployed in a deeper midfield role. But United scored the opener from his free-kick delivery and he played with his customary zeal. 7

Dalot: Won the free-kick that led to United's opener, after out-pacing Kyle Walker to the ball and forcing the veteran defender into conceding a foul. 6

Mount: Got involved in a spat with Walker. Won a penalty after a tussle with Walker but the decision was overturned. Impressive industry and passing range. Clipped bar with a header. 7

Mbeumo: Twice went close to scoring in the early stages of the first-half, forcing a fine save from Dubravka with a curling left-foot shot and then firing just wide with an angled effort. 7

Cunha: Made an impressive driving run towards the edge of the Burnley area early on, but shot straight at Dubravka. Was forced off with an injury after half-an-hour. 7

Sub: Zirkzee (Cunha, 31): Made an impact straight away and caused problems for Burnley's defence.

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