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Manchester United Held 1-1 at Fulham as Fernandes Misses VAR Penalty

Ruben Amorim said his side forgot their principles after scoring, urging them to grow up.

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Bruno Fernandes, referee Chris Kavanagh, Ruben Amorim
Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Manchester United - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - August 24, 2025 Fulham's Emile Smith Rowe scores their first goal REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts after missing a penalty.

Overview

  • Emile Smith Rowe equalised 93 seconds after coming on, turning in Alex Iwobi’s cross to deny United a first league win.
  • United led when Leny Yoro’s header from a Bryan Mbeumo corner deflected in off Rodrigo Muniz for an own goal.
  • Fulham disputed the opener, with Calvin Bassey claiming Yoro pushed him before winning the header, but VAR did not intervene.
  • A VAR check gave United a first-half penalty for Bassey’s foul on Mason Mount, yet Bruno Fernandes fired over and later said an inadvertent bump from referee Chris Kavanagh disrupted his routine.
  • Amorim criticised a retreat into game-protection after taking the lead and maintained the £200m forward trio will start delivering.