Manchester United squeeze past Burnley with controversial Fernandes penalty

Manchester United squeeze past Burnley with controversial Fernandes penalty

A 97th-minute penalty from Bruno Fernandes earned Manchester United their first win of the season against Burnley, after a controversial decision from the referee Sam Barrott when he was sent to the screen by the video assistant referee. Josh Cullen’s own goal had given United a deserved half-time lead they should have built on but Lyle Foster and Jaidon Anthony were twice allowed to equalise either side of Bryan Mbeumo netting United’s second in 11 chaotic second-half minutes. Continue reading...

Evanilson’s early strike secures Bournemouth victory at Tottenham

Evanilson’s early strike secures Bournemouth victory at Tottenham

Three and easy for Thomas Frank? Well, not quite – this is Tottenham after all. Instead it was Andoni Iraola’s outstanding Bournemouth side who ended his 100% start thanks to Evanilson’s early strike as familiar failings returned to haunt Spurs. Had things turned out differently this summer, Iraola could easily have found himself in the home dugout having been coveted by Tottenham before they eventually settled on Frank. But after winning his first two matches since succeeding Ange Postecoglou, their shortcomings were exposed by the Spaniard’s high press and only Bournemouth’s profligacy prevented their victory being even more convincing as Tottenham’s players left the pitch to a smattering of boos. Continue reading...