Old Trafford, Manchester – In a match that Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim described as a “must-win,” Bruno Fernandes delivered a dramatic 96th-minute penalty to secure a 3-2 victory over Burnley in the Premier League. The win, which came after a nervy and chaotic encounter, will provide a much-needed boost for United, who had been under immense pressure following their disappointing Carabao Cup exit earlier in the week.
The match started with promise for United as Josh Cullen’s own goal gave them the lead in the first half, but a Lyle Foster equalizer and a second equalizer from Jaidon Anthony in the second half left the game on a knife-edge. The hosts had twice taken the lead, only for Burnley to respond each time, much to the frustration of manager Ruben Amorim.
Burnley’s resilience was rewarded after Bryan Mbeumo – who had missed the crucial penalty in United’s midweek shootout loss to Grimsby – restored United’s lead almost immediately after Foster’s equalizer, scoring his first league goal for the club in just 15 seconds.
However, Burnley were far from done, and Anthony’s scrappy finish after poor defending by United ensured the game would not be settled easily.
The Decisive Moment: Fernandes’ Penalty Drama
With the match approaching its dying moments, VAR intervened to award Manchester United a penalty after a shirt pull on Amad Diallo. Despite the growing tension and pressure, Bruno Fernandes stepped up and confidently converted the penalty in the 96th minute, ensuring a dramatic win for his team.
