Multiple choice general knowledge sports MAN U lost to Burnely in 2009 and previous to that in the year.. 1968 1965 1975 1978 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer AI explanation AI 1 Manchester United's 2009 opening-day defeat to Burnley was notable because their previous loss on the opening day of a season had been back in 1968, decades earlier. This long gap is what made the 2009 result stand out as breaking a historic streak. Thanks Wrong explanation