3 reasons why Manchester United beat Burnley

#2 Flying fullbacks providing width to the attack

Luke Shaw getting forward with the ball for Manchester United

The fullbacks for Manchester United often get forward to assist the attack but in this match against Burnley both Antonio Valencia and, particularly, Luke Shaw were outstanding.

Both fullbacks darted forward to join the United attack on several occasions throughout the match, leaving the Burnley defence facing two-on-one situations on the flanks numerous times.

While Valencia has become somewhat of an expert at offering assistance on the right wing in the attack, it was Luke Shaw's performance which really caught the eye at Turf Moor. The England international was everywhere on the left touchline - racing forward to help out Alexis Sanchez and tracking back whenever Burnely counterattacked.

The renaissance of Shaw this season will delight Manchester United fans and Jose Mourinho. The 23-year-old has endured a torrid time at Old Trafford over the past two seasons and if he can rediscover the potential shown when United signed him from Southampton, he could play a vital role in the Red Devils' season.

It says a lot about Shaw's performance on Sunday evening that he was the first player Mourinho went to after the fulltime whistle. Having spent the best part of 18 months publically criticising the left-back, Mourinho now looks to be playing a fatherly role in the player's life.

The reason that Shaw and Valencia could spend so much time in the final third helping out United's attack was down to one man who was the unsung hero of this game with a performance that deserved the man of the match award. We look at him next.