Mourinho’s ‘Christmas period jinx’ continue as Man United battles for a 2-2 draw against Burnley

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho on the touchline giving instructions in a past game [Photo: Courtesy]

Manchester United scrambled a draw against Burnley - as Jose Mourinho's side stumbled once again in their pursuit of Manchester City.

Burnley came close to winning at Old Trafford for the first time since September 1962, but a late goal from Jesse Lingard - his second of the game - cancelled out strikes from Ashley Barnes and Steven Defour.

Burnley looked like they were heading for victory before the English young star could pounce to save Jose Mourinho’s blushes.

For Jose Mourinho's side, the draw was a bitter setback in their seemingly futile pursuit of Pep Guardiola's City, who can extend their lead to 16 points with a win at Newcastle tomorrow.

Substitute Lingard pulled a goal back for United early in the second-half, and earned a point for Mourinho's side with 90th-minute strike.

Jose Mourinho has always lamented the Christmas fixtures especially during his two stints at Chelsea. And in most cases, his teams have not been consistent with impressive results in the end of the year fixtures.