Manchester United caretaker boss Darren Fletcher hopes Benjamin Sesko's double in a 2-2 draw at Burnley proves to be the launching pad for the Slovenian striker after a tough start to life at Old Trafford.

Sesko spark masks Man Utd disappointment for Fletcher

Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko scored twice as his team kicked off the post Ruben Amorim era with a familiar sense of frustration in a 2-2 Premier League draw at lowly Burnley on Wednesday.

Sesko double but Man United held to  draw at lowly Burnley

Darren Fletcher said he had reached out to former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to seek his blessing before taking on the interim role at the club following Ruben Amorim's sacking on Monday.

Fletcher sought Ferguson’s blessing before taking interim Man United role

Manchester United will have Mason Mount and captain Bruno Fernandes available for Wednesday's Premier League match at Burnley in an immediate boost for newly appointed interim manager Darren Fletcher.

Mount and Fernandes back in boost for Man Utd after Amorim sacking

Manchester United interim coach Darren Fletcher said on Tuesday he did not think he would manage the club in his "wildest dreams" as he prepares for his first game following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.

Fletcher says Man Utd coaching job was not in 'wildest dreams'

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner on Tuesday batted away questions over the managerial vacancy at Manchester United, saying cryptically he is "not allowed to bet"

Man Utd speculation 'wasted time', says Palace boss Glasner

Gary Neville said the speed of Ruben Amorim's exit from Manchester United had come as a "shock" after the Portuguese boss was sacked on Monday after 14 months in charge.

Speed of Amorim's exit from Man Utd stuns Neville

Ruben Amorim was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday after 14 months in charge, sparking speculation over his successor at Old Trafford.

Manchester United: Candidates for the Old Trafford hotseat

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