Burnley grit tested as United edge the win with a late penalty
Ruben Amorim praised his United squad after a hard fought win at Burnley.
He said he loves his players after their effort on Saturday.
However, the victory came after a tense finish sparked by a late VAR decision.
Burnley had fought back from a Carabao Cup embarrassment at Grimsby.
Still, United led twice through a Josh Cullen own goal and Bryan Mbeumo’s strike.
Lyle Foster and Jaidon Anthony equalised for Burnley.
Bruno Fernandes sealed it with a late penalty after a shirt pull outside the area.
Officials pointed to the contact just outside the box before the spot kick.
No love is lost for Blackburn in these parts.
TLDR
- Hard graft and defensive steel kept Burnley in the fight.
- A late VAR decision and Fernandes penalty decided the night.
- Top six glamour is exposed as Spurs and the rest show soft spines.
Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United