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#3 Super-sub Edinson Cavani at it once again
Edinson Cavani has been in sublime form over the last couple of months, popping up with important goals for Manchester United. While his goal against Burnley was not nearly as important as some of the others he's scored, his involvement and overall contribution since coming on was vital for the Red Devils.
Despite seeing over 70% of the ball in the first half, Manchester United were unable to break down a tough Burnley side which led to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bringing Cavani on at half-time in place of Fred to add an attacking presence. The Uruguayan proved to be the catalyst as he dragged players out of position and created more space for the likes of Greenwood and Rashford in the box.
Fresh off his stunning volley against Granada, Cavani was as sharp as ever and ended the game with a typical poacher's goal, and his movement was crucial for the goal once again. With Fernandes in possession, Cavani occupied the two central defenders to open up an alley on the left channel for Donny van de Beek, who then received the ball from the Portuguese. Van de Beek then set up Cavani for an easy goal, but one that he played a huge part in without touching the ball.
The 34-year-old became the joint-highest scoring substitute in the Premier League this season with Diogo Jota (four apiece). Overall, it was his tenth goal of the campaign across all competitions in his debut campaign for El Matador. Remarkably, he became the first Manchester United #7 to reach this tally since Cristiano Ronaldo.
#2 Full-backs continue to impress
One of the more surprising turnarounds at Manchester United have been the displays from full-backs Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The pair were heavily criticised for their lack of attacking presence, but it's been a whole different story this season as they've been vital to Solskjaer's setup.
Shaw, in particular, has been one of the standout left-backs in Europe this season and will be in the running for Manchester United's Player of the Season award. Against Burnley, no player on the pitch attempted or completed more crosses than the Englishman (ten and four respectively). Shaw also created six chances for the Red Devils, which is at least twice as many as any other player on the evening.
Wan-Bissaka also had an impressive game against the Clarets. While not as adventurous as Shaw, the right-back was one of Manchester United's major outlets on the evening as he registered more touches than anyone across both sides (112) on the ball and delivered two key passes, a number bettered only by Shaw and Rashford. His six clearances were vital for the Red Devils to thwart Burnley as 47% of the Clarets' attacks were down their left.
The former Crystal Palace man had a great outing and has grown in stature over the last year or so, although he still has some way to go in terms of improving his all-round game. Shaw, however, is growing into one of the best left-backs on the continent and put up another excellent display for the Red Devils.
#1 Mason Greenwood's return to the spotlight
There has never been any doubt over Mason Greenwood's immense talent since breaking through at the club. United have gone to great lengths to shield him from the media from a young age, but they could do so no longer after a phenomenal debut campaign last year. After hitting 19 goals in 2019/20, his form took a massive dip this season, but he appears to have put this bad spell behind him.
Greenwood put in a superb shift against Burnley and won the game for Manchester United with two crucial goals. Playing off the right-hand side, the teenager capitalised on Bruno Fernandes' awareness to let the ball roll to him for the first goal before unleashing a deadly strike past Peacock-Farrell for the opener.
For the second, Greenwood cut onto his left in the box and sent a powerful effort onto goal, which found the back of the net after a deflection. He had more shots and shots on target (five and three) than anyone else in the game and improved remarkably well.
It was the third successive Premier League game in which Greenwood came up clutch and won Solskjaer's side the game, after a late winner against Brighton & Hove Albion and a game-changing display at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Solskjaer has always insisted that it was only a matter of time before Greenwood begins scoring regularly, and he could not have been more accurate. The Englishman appears to have shaken off the off-field issues he's faced this season and looks back to his very best.
Also read: 5 Best Manchester United comebacks this season (2020/21)
