Updated On: 03 September, 2018 09:21 AM IST | London | mid-day online desk
Romelu Lukaku scored a brace while young Marcus Rashford gets sent off as Man United thrash Burnley 2-0 in welcome victory for boss Mourinho

Burnley's Phillip Bardsley (left) and Man United's Marcus Rashford clash yesterday. Pics/Getty Images
Manchester United brought a timely end to their poor run as Romelu Lukaku's brace at Burnley helped alleviate the pressure on Jose Mourinho and kick-start their campaign. Old Trafford has found itself in the eye of a storm after a shock defeat at Brighton was compounded by the heaviest home defeat of the Portuguese's managerial career against Tottenham on Monday. But there was no sign of a hangover yesterday as United rallied impressively, with Lukaku netting twice in the first half to set Mourinho's men on course for a deserved 2-0 win at Burnley.
Pogba's penalty saved
Joe Hart saved Paul Pogba's penalty to prevent matters getting worse for Sean Dyche's men on an afternoon when substitute Marcus Rashford's red card was the only real negative for the visitors. Neither event could take the edge off a positive afternoon for United at Turf Moor, where travelling fans chanted Mourinho's name from the outset and celebrated a much-needed win.