Manchester United secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Burnley today, August 30, 2025, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a decisive penalty in stoppage time to clinch the Red Devils’ first Premier League win of the season. The match, played at Old Trafford, saw United twice take the lead only to be pegged back by Burnley, with the late penalty, awarded after a VAR review confirmed a foul on Amad Diallo, proving the difference. Fernandes, who had missed a penalty against Fulham earlier this month, kept his composure to seal the win, easing pressure on manager Ruben Amorim following a shaky start to the campaign.
The victory came after a chaotic game where Josh Cullen’s own goal and Bryan Mbeumo’s strike put United ahead, only for Lyle Foster and Jaidon Anthony to equalize for Burnley. The dramatic finish, with Fernandes converting in the 90+7th minute as shown in the sports card above, sparked relief and celebration among fans, though the win was tempered by an injury to Matheus Cunha. Burnley’s resilience highlighted their challenge to the hosts, but United’s late heroics ensured three points, setting a positive tone ahead of the international break.
