Maximin opened the scoring in the first half with a superb solo effort before a brace from Wilson in the second half, after Burnley had equalised, sealed the win in the behind-closed-doors clash at St James’s Park.
Steve Bruce’s side were worthy of the three points and there were several important performances, with Joelinton also catching the eye.
It was Saint-Maximin and Wilson that stood out though. Scroll through Miles Starforth’s ratings below.
9. Joelinton...7
Fielded as a No.10 behind Wilson, played intelligently in an unfamiliar role and brought others into play. Photo: Alex Pantling
10. Allan Saint-Maximin....9
Took his goal brilliantly and created Wilson's strike, added another dimension to what had been a one-dimensional team, had to contend with some crude challenges. Photo: Pool
11. Callum Wilson....9
In the thick of it up front, left the pitch with two goals, his first at St James's Park as a United player, and an assist, great movement. Photo: Michael Regan
