Soccer-Fernandes spares Man United blushes, Chelsea top, Spurs sunk by Bournemouth


Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Burnley - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - August 30, 2025 Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates scoring their second goal with teammate Bruno Fernandes REUTERS/Peter Powell

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Bruno Fernandes eased the pressure on Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim with a stoppage-time penalty to earn his side a 3-2 victory over Burnley after Chelsea moved top of the Premier League table with 2-0 home win over Fulham on Saturday.

Tottenham Hotspur suffered their first major setback under new manager Thomas Frank as they lost 1-0 at home to Bournemouth while Everton picked up their second win as they defeated pointless Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2.

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