Football

Man United at the top of Premier League ladder

January 13, 2021 9:59 am

Paul Pogba celebrates after scoring the lone goal for Manchester United [Source: Premier League]

Manchester United is at the top of the English Premier League standings after beating Burnley 1-0 today.

It’s the first time in the seven seasons since former manager Sir Alex Ferguson retired, United have never been higher than second at this stage of the season.

Paul Pogba’s second-half volley was enough to give United victory at Burnley and send them three points clear at the top of the Premier League ladder.

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United dominated a contest in which Burnley failed to register a single shot on target until stoppage time.

Manchester United now have 36 points from 17 matches and they are three points clear of second placed team and defending champions Liverpool.