Thursday, August 20, 2009
A stunning goal from Robbie Blake handed newly promoted Burnley a famous 1-0 Premier League victory against champions Manchester United at Turf Moor.
Having initially started brightly, United were stunned after 20 minutes when the hosts took the lead through a tremendous volley from Blake. The Red Devils then wasted a golden opportunity to equalise just before half-time when Michael Carrick had a penalty saved.
The visitors continued to press hard for an equaliser after the break but were unable to force their way past home goalkeeper Brian Jensen as the newly promoted side held on for a famous win.
Burnley made only one change from their opening day defeat at the hands of Stoke City as new signing Andre Bikey slotted into their defence.
United handed Michael Owen his first start for the club as he replaced Dimitar Berbatov, while Wes Brown came in for Fabio da Silva. In addition, Sir Alex Ferguson changed his whole midfield, making it six changes from the weekend victory over Birmingham City at Old Trafford.
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