"Man United's Ruben Amorim appears tense amid VAR incidents, while Bruno Fernandes salvages a win against Burnley"
Manchester United Secure Dramatic 3-2 Victory Against Burnley
Manchester United secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Burnley in a match filled with drama and injury concerns. The decisive moment came in the final minutes of the game, as Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty to secure the win.
The match started on a positive note for United, with an own goal from Josh Cullen giving them an early 1-0 lead in the 27th minute. However, the momentum shifted in Burnley's favour when Lyle Foster equalised for the visitors in the 55th minute.
The turning point of the game came when Casemiro headed a ball off a Fernandes cross onto the crossbar, which bounced off Cullen and went towards goal, but Burnley goalkeeper Dubravka was unable to keep it from going over the line. This was United's second goal of the game, scored by Bryan Mbeumo two minutes later.
United's chances of victory were dealt a major blow with the injuries to Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount. Cunha was forced off with an injury and was replaced by Joshua Zirkzee, while Mount, who thought he'd won a penalty in the first half, was another injury casualty and departed at half-time.
Ruben Amorim, the United manager, reacted with visible emptiness and disappointment after Fernandes scored the late penalty. His team had suffered tactical issues and a general lack of spirit, reflected in a demoralized and disjointed squad.
This victory came as a relief for United, who had slipped to a 1-0 defeat in their season opener against Arsenal before the Fulham result last Saturday. The win also marked the end of a potential winless streak this season, following a shocking Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town.
Amorim, known for his calm demeanour, confirmed after the game that he never watches penalties during matches. Despite his usual composure, he was pictured looking a bundle of nerves during the penalty shootout against Grimsby Town. During the Burnley match, his feet were resting on the brick facade as he watched Fernandes step up to take the decisive penalty.
The victory against Burnley will provide a much-needed boost for United as they continue their quest for success this season. The team will look to build on this result when they face Leicester City in their next Premier League fixture.
