Manchester United failed to win: Fernandes missed a penalty in the match against Fulham.

According to The Sun: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty, causing the team to continue their winless start to the season. Referee Chris Kavanagh incorrectly stepped on Fernandes as he was preparing to take the penalty, resulting in the ball flying over the crossbar.

'It was terrible' Bruno Fernandes MISSED the penalty over the crossbar! pic.twitter.com/z5LKhftUxo

Fernandes expressed his frustration with Kavanagh for not apologizing but maintained that this incident was not the reason for his mistake. 'Everyone has their own routines during penalties. It frustrated me that the referee did not apologize, and it triggered me at that moment. But that's no excuse for the miss. I just struck the ball poorly. I positioned my foot at too much of an angle, causing it to go over the crossbar. We cannot settle for just one point. It's very disappointing not to win.'

Manchester United, under Ruben Amorim's management, has had a tough start to the season with one point from two matches, placing them 16th in the league table after a defeat to Arsenal on the opening day of the season.

CONTROVERSIAL DECISIONS AND VAR

The penalty that led to Fernandes' miss was awarded after a VAR review revealed that Kelvin Bassey fouled Mason Mount. However, Bassey felt that the awarding of the penalty over the crossbar was 'justice.' He said: 'I didn’t think it was a penalty. I understand why it was given, but it was harsh. I tried to stay strong, as I knew there would be a block, and then I dragged him down with my foot. But the referee also has to protect us. I’m strong, so it looks a bit aggressive. If it was someone stronger [than Mount], then I think it wouldn’t have looked so bad. There is a thin line between committing a foul and avoiding one. We just need to be smart. The miss was justice!'

The miss was justice!

Kelvin Bassey

There was also controversy surrounding Manchester United's opening goal, where Leni Yoro appeared to push Bassey before his goal from a Muniz rebound was credited to himself.

COACHES' REACTION

Amorim stated: 'We really need to improve as a team. We scored a goal, and then we forgot how to play, everyone on the field thought, 'Let’s hold the lead and try to win the game.' We were not smart at that moment. Fernandes has so much responsibility that I felt a lack of joy [when he missed]. Now we need to move on despite everything.' Fulham's coach, Marco Silva, also expressed his dissatisfaction with VAR decisions, emphasizing the need for consistency in decision-making.

In the match between Manchester United and Fulham, a dramatic situation unfolded as MU captain Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty, allowing Fulham to score a late equalizer.