The game at Old Trafford was a match full of controversy and talking points as Manchester United ran out three goals to two victors. As Burnley saw a goal disallowed for a controversial offside and the Red Devils being awarded a controversial penalty at the death of the game.
Despite the loss there are some positives Burnley can take away from the match but there's also things Burnley need to learn from in preparation for their next game.
Burnley's slow starts to matches
For the third week in a row Burnley have made a slow start to the match. Giving up goal scoring chances against Tottenham, Sunderland and now Manchester United in the opening 15 minutes.
Scott Parker can not afford for this to become a regular occurrence from his team as teams will begin to punish their slow starts and it will leave Burnley scrambling to get back into the game.
And as a side that will struggle in games to create a lot of chances they will struggle for survival if they are always starting slowly and ending up on the back foot from the first whistle.
Defending set pieces
Yet again Burnley created their own downfall from poor defending on set pieces.
As the home side took the lead in the first half from a set piece that Burnley didn't defend well enough.
Giving up an open header to Casemiro which hit Burnley's crossbar and to their dismay it ricocheted off of Josh Cullen and bounced into his own net.
With many of Manchester United's set pieces resulting in scrambles close to Burnley's six yard box which to Burnley's fortune never resulted in a goal for the hosts.
Burnley's fighting spirit
After an abysmal first 45 minutes for the Clarets where they created one chance which was squandered by Hannibal and allowed Manchester United to have a total of 15 shots at their goal.
With many of the shots going narrowly wide of the goal or needing an important save from Martin Dubravka.
Scott Parker was tasked with motivating his team at half time and making sure they were willing to fight for a result at Old Trafford.
What followed was a much better 45 minutes of football from the Clarets as they fought back to make the score level at two goals apiece only to see their efforts count for nothing as Manchester United were awarded a late penalty which Bruno Fernandes scored from.
The fight that the players showed after the half time break will be encouraging for Scott Parker and the Burnley fans to see. As they know it will be a difficult season but the willingness to show some effort and passion after a difficult 45 minutes will give everyone involved in Burnley a reason to be hopeful that they can achieve survival.
Lyle Foster shines again
With many fans questioning the quality of Burnley's attacking players especially in the center forward department.
Lyle Foster has stepped up to the plate and silenced anybody that has doubted his abilities to perform in the Premier League.
Putting in three encouraging displays now and finally picking up a goal to reward his efforts and to his disappointment having a second goal chalked off as he was judged to be offside.
The South African is answering the critics through his on field performances and showing to many that he can be the answer to Burnley's number nine problems as he looks more suited to the space he's awarded in the Premier League compared to the Championship.
Scott Parker will be hoping Foster can keep up this level of performances or even improve on them with new signing Armando Broja slowly reaching full fitness.
The competition between the two could be something that Burnley benefits from as they will both be wanting the starting striker position. With two strikers hungry to impress their manager Burnley might be able to capitalise and have two goal scorers in their squad.
Final word
Burnley still have areas to improve in but so far in their opening three fixtures they have shown signs of being able to fight valiantly for survival.
With a striker in rich form and midfielders that have been impressive so far despite a not so great showing against Manchester United. Burnley have foundations to build on in their bid for survival and Burnley fans can be hopeful for the remainder of the season if their team shows the level of grit and fight they showed at Old Trafford.
