In a dramatic turn of events at Saturday's match, Manchester United was held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley after a late penalty goal by substitute Zeki Amdouni. The penalty, scored in the 87th minute, came after United's goalkeeper André Onana brought down Amdouni in the box, overturning an earlier lead secured by Antony.
The match, critical for United's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League, saw Erik ten Hag’s team demonstrate strong gameplay but falter in converting opportunities. Despite numerous attempts and a strong defensive performance by Onana, it was Antony's goal in the 79th minute that initially seemed to set United on a path to victory.
However, the late penalty awarded to Burnley, a team fighting to escape relegation, changed the course of the game, leaving United in sixth place in the Premier League standings. The result is particularly disappointing for United as their chances to qualify for the Champions League will be dashed if fourth-placed Aston Villa secures a point or more in their later game against Chelsea.
Manchester United now faces significant pressure in their remaining fixtures, needing a strong finish to the season and favorable results from other matches to secure a top-four finish.
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