US EditionPremier League Recap: Man United 3-2 Burnley
Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage-time penalty after a video assistant referee review, securing Manchester United's first win of the season and easing pressure on manager Ruben Amorim.
- After a late VAR intervention, Bruno Fernandes stepped up to convert a stoppage-time penalty, securing Manchester United's 3-2 win over Burnley at Old Trafford on Saturday.
- After a shock Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town, Ruben Amorim required a positive result following criticism over attacking sharpness in the 2025-26 campaign.
- United's opener arrived when Casemiro's header led to a Cullen own goal, while Burnley twice forced draws through Lyle Foster and Jaidon Anthony, with Bryan Mbeumo restoring United's lead in between.
- The result lifted Manchester United into ninth spot with four points, offering momentum as they head into the international break.
- United will resume on Sunday 14 September at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City, while Burnley return to Turf Moor to face Liverpool on the same day.
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