Updated on December 30th, 2021, 11:35 pm
- Manchester United wins the last Premier League game of the year thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo.
- The English football record champions defeated relegation candidate FC Burnley 3-1.
Ralf Rangnick stays with me Manchester united in the Premier League unbeaten. The English soccer record champions won 3-1 (3-1) against Burnley FC on Thursday evening thanks to a goal and an assist by superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and climbed into the table after the third league success in the fourth match under the German coach in sixth place with 31 points. Leaders and local rivals Manchester City, however, have 19 points more on their account.
Ronaldo with eighth goal of the season
The recently rather minimalist Red Devils showed themselves to be significantly improved, especially on the offensive. Scott McTominay scored after a pass to Ronaldo for an early lead (8th minute). Burnley professional Ben Mee (27), who directed a shot from the former Dortmund player Jadon Sancho into his own network and Ronaldo (35.) with his eighth goal of the season provided a reassuring lead. The guests from Northern England could only shorten through Aaron Lennon (38th). (ash / dpa)