Manchester United secured their first Premier League win of the season on Saturday, edging Burnley 3-2 at Old Trafford with a late controversial penalty that left the visitors furious.
United took the lead in the 27th minute after Burnley’s Josh Cullen diverted the ball into his own net. Burnley equalised early in the second half through Lyle Foster, but United responded almost immediately with Bryan Mbeumo’s strike.
The visitors struck back again in the 67th minute when Jaidon Anthony levelled at 2-2, piling pressure on Erik ten Hag’s side, who had yet to record a league victory this season.
The decisive moment came late on as United were awarded a penalty following what appeared to be minimal contact in the box. Despite fierce protests from the Burnley players and bench, the referee stood by the decision, and Bruno Fernandes calmly converted to seal a 3-2 win.
The result offers relief for United, who had endured a poor start to the campaign and an embarrassing Carabao Cup exit to fourth-tier Grimsby Town. Saturday’s victory finally put their first three points on the board, easing early-season pressure as they look to find momentum.
