As United intensified their search for a late winner, Zirkzee shot over the crossbar, while Sesko missed the target with two headers from different crosses. In stoppage time’s opening minute, Amad was pulled back by Anthony as he made his way into the penalty area. Although referee Barrott initially signaled for a goal-kick, he was directed to review the play at the pitchside monitor after a VAR check and eventually awarded a penalty kick.
Fernandes calmly converted the penalty, finding the bottom corner and igniting wild celebrations at the Theatre of Dreams. This marked his 99th goal for the club, securing a crucial victory for Ruben’s Reds.
WHAT’S NEXT?
The Reds will be back in action on Sunday, September 14, after the international break, with a visit to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in the first derby of the season (kick-off at 16:30 BST).
MATCH DETAILS:
United: Bayindir; Yoro (Mazraoui 85), De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro (Sesko 73), Fernandes (c), Dalot; Mount (Mainoo 46), Mbeumo; Cunha (Zirkzee 31).
Substitutes: Onana, Dorgu, Heaven, Maguire, Ugarte.
Goals: Cullen 27 og, Mbeumo 57, Fernandes 90+7 pen
Booked: Fernandes 76
Burnley: Dubravka; Walker, Ekdal (Worrall 83), Esteve, Hartman; Ugochukwu (Laurent 76), Cullen (c); Bruun Larsen (Sonne 82), Hannibal (Tchaouna 65), Anthony; Foster.
Substitutes: Hladky, Pires, Ramsey, Edwards, Flemming.
Goals: Foster 55, Anthony 66
Booked: Tchaouna 89, Anthony 90+4, Foster 90+6, Walker 90+7
