Soccer-Stoppage-time Fernandes penalty earns Man United nervous win over Burnley

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Burnley - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - August 30, 2025 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes scores their third goal from the penalty spot Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -A 95th-minute penalty from captain Bruno Fernandes earned Manchester United a thrilling 3-2 victory over promoted Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.

Looking to quickly forget their humiliating League Cup exit at fourth-tier Grimsby, United started well in front of an expectant Old Trafford crowd, the dominant hosts taking a deserved lead through a Josh Cullen own goal in the 27th minute.