Manchester United recorded a bizarre own goal stat that sent them into the Premier League history books after a win over Burnley. The Red Devils finally picked up their maiden victory of the 2025-26 campaign after a five-goal thriller against newly promoted Burnley. Bryan Mbeumo and captain Bruno Fernandes were on target for United, while Josh Cullen's own goal gave them the lead in the first half.
Man Utd's bizarre own goal statEnters Premier League's history booksBeat Burnley 3-2Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
United took the lead just before the half-hour mark through Josh Cullen's accidental own goal. Mason Mount floated a cross from the left flank, which was headed directly at the Burnley crossbar. The rebound ball then hit Cullen on his chest and went into the goal. Last weekend, the Red Devils took the lead from a similar own goal against Fulham, as Leny Yoro's header bounced off Rodrigo Muniz and into the goal.
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Cullen's own goal helped United record a bizarre stat and enter the Premier League history books, as for the first time, a club scored their first two goals of a new season through own goals.
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The Red Devils went on to win the clash 3-2 thanks to Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes' late goal. Burnley had earlier staged a comeback twice in the second half, but Fernandes' penalty meant they left Manchester empty-handed.
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Ruben Amorim's side will now aim to build on their confidence and work on their weaknesses during the international break as they next face rivals Manchester City in the Premier League on September 14.
