Bruno Fernandes scored a 97th-minute winner as Manchester United recorded a 3-2 victory over Burnley in Saturday afternoon's Premier League contest at Old Trafford.
Burnley twice answered back in Manchester, with Lyle Foster making it 1-1 after a Josh Cullen own goal had sent the Red Devils ahead, before Jaidon Anthony registered after Bryan Mbeumo made it 2-1 to the hosts.
However, there was to be late drama, with Fernandes netting a penalty in the seventh minute of added time at the end of the 90 to secure a valuable three points for under-pressure head coach Ruben Amorim.
Man United's first win of the season has moved them up into ninth spot in the Premier League table, with the 20-time English champions boasting four points from their opening three matches.
Meanwhile, Burnley sit 11th, with the Clarets picking up three points from their first three games.
SPORTS MOLE'S VERDICT
Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo on August 30, 2025
And breathe.
Man United had to win this match. Ruben Amorim had to win this match.
The fall-out would have been incredible had the Red Devils been unable to claim all three points, as they twice led Burnley and should have been out of sight in the first period after some excellent football.
Once again, their goalkeeping issues were on full display, with Altay Bayindir, who came back in for Andre Onana, at fault for Burnley's second, and it did appear that the Clarets had done enough to secure all three points.
Man United refused to accept that they would not claim their first win of the season, though, and Fernandes scored a pressure penalty in stoppage time to spark incredible scenes inside Old Trafford.
Amorim's position at the helm would have been in severe doubt had the Red Devils dropped points here, but suddenly things are looking up for the English giants, with four points from three matches a solid return.
There is still a lot of work to do, and Man United must sign a new goalkeeper before the end of the transfer window, but finally some happiness has been provided to their suffering supporters.
MAN UNITED VS. BURNLEY HIGHLIGHTS
Josh Cullen own goal vs. Burnley (27th min, Man United 1-0 Burnley)
Man United make the breakthrough in the 27th minute of the match, and it is an own goal from Burnley's Cullen, with the ball hitting the crossbar off a Casemiro header, before striking Cullen and going over the line; Dubravka did his best to keep it out, but the referee's watch buzzed to show that it was a goal.
Lyle Foster goal vs. Man United (55th min, Man United 1-1 Burnley)
Burnley level the scores in the 56th minute of the clash at Old Trafford, as Foster turns a brilliant cross from Jacob Bruun Larsen into the back of the net from close range - we are all square at Old Trafford.
Bryan Mbeumo goal vs. Burnley (57th min, Man United 2-1 Burnley)
Man United regain the lead less than two minutes after the scores were levelled, as Mbeumo scores his first Premier League goal for the club, turning a cross from Diogo Dalot into the back of the net.
Jaidon Anthony goal vs. Man United (66th min, Man United 2-2 Burnley)
Burnley hit back again at Old Trafford, with Anthony on the scoresheet this time, as he converts from close range following a scramble inside the Man United box; Altay Bayindir got down low to make a save from Loum Tchaouna, but the ball came loose, and Anthony was on the scene to find the back of the net.
Bruno Fernandes goal vs. Man United (97th min, Man United 3-2 Burnley)
Man United incredibly score a third in the seventh minute of added time at the end of the 90, with Fernandes scoring from the penalty spot after Amad Diallo had been fouled by Anthony. What a late twist at Old Trafford!
MAN OF THE MATCH - BRUNO FERNANDES
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes on August 30, 2025
It just had to be him didn't it.
Fernandes has faced criticism for his early-season form, and he missed a penalty against Fulham last weekend, but the Portugal international held his nerve to secure all three points for the home side late on.
The 30-year-old also had three tackles and finished with a pass success rate of 83%, as he inspired his side to one of their most important three points in recent memory.
MAN UNITED VS. BURNLEY MATCH STATS
Possession: Man United 62%-38% Burnley
Shots: Man United 26-6 Burnley
Shots on target: Man United 6-3 Burnley
Corners: Man United 7-1 Burnley
Fouls: Man United 9-9 Burnley
BEST STAT
2 - Manchester United are the first side ever to see both of their first two goals of a Premier League season be own goals. Helping. pic.twitter.com/cIlykZgqS3
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 30, 2025
WHAT NEXT?
Man United will be bidding to make it back-to-back wins in the Premier League when they head to the Etihad Stadium immediately after the September international break to tackle rivals Manchester City.
Burnley, meanwhile, will be pleased to be back at Turf Moor next time out, although the Clarets are set for a tough game against the champions Liverpool on September 14.
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