Manchester United ended their three-game losing streak by beating Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor with Jonny Evans setting up Bruno Fernandes' stunning volleyed winner to ease the pressure on Erik ten Hag.

Evans, making his first start for Man Utd in more than eight years, picked out Fernandes with an inch-perfect pass from his weaker left foot having earlier seen a goal ruled out for offside by VAR. The Man Utd captain's sweet strike secured the breakthrough (45) after a nervy first half for his side.

Burnley failed to recover from the setback and Man Utd, although unconvincing, secured a much-needed win on the road after conceding at least three goals in their last three matches. Questions were raised when Evans' inclusion was announced but the 35-year-old central defender produced an assured performance at the back to boost Ten Hag following a difficult week.

Man Utd move up to eighth in the Premier League, while Burnley are bottom and still waiting for their first win since promotion.

Evans thought he had scored his first Man Utd goal in the Premier League since 2012 when he headed in Sergio Reguilon's corner after 25 minutes. VAR then ruled it out with Rasmus Hojlund deemed to have impeded Burnley 'keeper Trafford from an offside position.

Man Utd's latest setback involving VAR threatened to derail them as Burnley grew in confidence. However, Evans stepped up with a moment of magic to assist Fernandes for a superb volley just before half-time. It was the 35-year-old defender's first league assist for United since February 2013, when he set up Wayne Rooney.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag noted that, "The team spirit was big. The battle, the fight together. You saw a team defending with 11. Following the rules and being disciplined.

"It's about winning. The last week a lot was against us but you have to turn that and it's only up to us, and we knew that. The team acknowledged this and we have seen the answer on the pitch.

"Hopefully it gives us confidence. It's only one win. Tuesday is the next game."