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Manchester United's Angel Di Maria in action during the Barclays Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley.
Louis van Gaal continues to wait for his first win as Manchester United manager following a lacklustre 0-0 draw away to promoted Burnley.
United included record signing Angel di Maria in their starting line-up, but rarely looked like scoring at Turf Moor as Burnley picked up a first point since returning to the top flight.
Former United youngster David Jones almost gave Burnley a third-minute lead when the midfielder curled a 25-yard free-kick against the crossbar, with David de Gea rooted to the spot.
Another ex-Red Devil then kept the scores level as Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton produced a fine reaction stop on 15 minutes to keep out Robin van Persie’s well-struck shot.
New boy Di Maria was one of the few bright sparks for United on his debut as chances were at a premium before Van Persie saw a second-half effort blocked on the line by Dean Marney.
Di Maria was replaced with 20 minutes to go after seemingly suffering from cramp and Wayne Rooney headed wide at the far post from a corner.
United appealed for a penalty late on when a shot from Ashley Young, who also appealed in vain for a spot-kick in the first half, clattered into Ashley Barnes, but Van Gaal’s side had never looked like getting their season up and running following previous setbacks against Swansea and Sunderland.
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