Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes held his nerve to convert an injury-time penalty, handing Ruben Amorim’s team a precious victory over Burnley at Old Trafford.
United’s ongoing goalkeeping difficulties appeared to cost them three points as Altay Bayindir made another error, allowing Jaidon Anthony to equalise for the Clarets for the second time in the game.
However, as the contest neared its conclusion, Anthony switched from hero to villain for Scott Parker’s troops.
Trying to halt Amad’s run into the penalty area, Anthony grabbed the Ivorian’s shirt. At first the contact was outside the box, but it continued as Amad ran into it.
Although referee Sam Barrott initially waved away the penalty claims, video assistant referre (VAR) Stuart Attwell asked for the official to review his decision.
It took Barrott four minutes to give the penalty, announce his decision to the crowd and clear the penalty area of Burnley players.
Fernandes, who missed from the spot at Fulham six days earlier, kept his cool before taking a deep breath and finding the net.
