Well lads, what a rollercoaster at Old Trafford today. If you thought United were going to stroll it against Burnley, you were in for a shock. It ended 3–2 to United, but only thanks to a last-minute Bruno Fernandes penalty after a nervy VAR check.
First Half: United Edge Ahead
United came out firing, nicked the early lead, and for a few minutes it felt like we might actually be in for a comfortable afternoon. But this is United in 2025 — nothing’s ever easy.
Burnley Bite Back
Burnley didn’t roll over. Lyle Foster and Jaidon Anthony both found the net to silence Old Trafford, and you could almost hear the groans from the Stretford End. For a moment it looked like another nightmare result on the cards.
New Lads Step Up
Luckily, Bryan Mbeumo showed why United brought him in, smashing in his first Premier League goal for the club. Still, Burnley weren’t done and kept swinging back.
The Big Finish
Then came the chaos. Deep into stoppage time, Bruno Fernandes stepped up to the spot after VAR spotted a shirt pull in the box. Cool as you like, he slotted it home in the 97th minute. Absolute limbs in the stands — United finally grab their first league win of the season.
What It Means
Final Score: Manchester United 3–2 Burnley