Fernandes’ Late Penalty Secures Manchester United Triumph Over Burnley

Manchester United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, displayed remarkable composure by converting a penalty in injury time, securing a vital victory for Ruben Amorim’s squad against Burnley at Old Trafford.

United’s persistent goalkeeping woes seemed poised to deprive them of three points as Altay Bayindir committed yet another blunder, allowing Jaidon Anthony to level the score for the Clarets for the second occasion in the match.

Nevertheless, as the match approached its denouement, Anthony transitioned from hero to antagonist for Scott Parker’s side.

In an attempt to impede Amad’s advance into the penalty area, Anthony seized the Ivorian’s jersey. Initially, the contact occurred outside the box, but it persisted as Amad entered it.

Despite referee Sam Barrott’s initial dismissal of the penalty appeals, video assistant referee (VAR) Stuart Attwell urged the official to reconsider his decision.

It took Barrott four minutes to award the penalty, communicate his decision to the spectators, and clear the penalty area of Burnley players.

Fernandes, who had missed from the spot at Fulham just six days prior, maintained his composure before taking a deep breath and deftly finding the net.