The Red Devils edged out a dramatic 3-2 victory, with Bruno Fernandes converting a stoppage-time penalty after Jaidon Anthony was penalized for tugging Amad Diallo’s shirt in the box. ..Continue Reading
Referee Sam Barrott initially dismissed the appeals but overturned his decision after consulting the pitchside monitor.
VAR played a central role throughout the match, including a contentious offside call that disallowed a goal from Burnley’s Lyle Foster.
The decisions drew sharp criticism from Burnley manager Scott Parker, who slammed the technology for making football feel “sterile.”
Despite the win, Amorim remains under intense scrutiny following United’s shock Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town earlier in the week.
The Portuguese coach, who replaced Erik ten Hag last November, is facing mounting pressure just three weeks into the new season.
According to reports from The Mirror, United’s leadership still believes Amorim can turn things around, but concerns are growing over his unpredictable behavior on the sidelines — including his refusal to watch the Grimsby penalty shootout.
Some senior players are reportedly frustrated with his rigid commitment to the 3-4-3 system, which has yielded only 18 wins in 46 matches.
Amorim has also drawn criticism for airing internal issues publicly, a move that has reportedly alienated parts of the squad.
The Guardian suggests that a decision on his future could come as early as the upcoming international break.
Tensions have been simmering since May, when Amorim stated he’d be willing to leave the club without compensation if he felt it was the right move.
He’s openly admitted to moments of doubt, saying he sometimes considers quitting and even “hates” his players — a reflection of the emotional strain surrounding his tenure.
After the Grimsby defeat Amorim said “something has to change” and that “my players spoke really loud about what they want”.
Asked about those remarks ahead of facing Burnley, Amorim added: “Every time that we have in the future one defeat like that, I’m going to be like that.
“I’m going to say that sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I love my players, sometimes I want to defend my players.
“This is my way of doing things and I’m going to be like that. In that moment I was so frustrated and annoyed. And I know you have a lot of experienced people talking about the way I should perform with the media, to be more constant, to be more calm. I’m not going to be like that.”
He later played down the chances of him leaving the club in the coming weeks.
“I’m not thinking about a turning point. I’ve had this conversation with you guys like 10 times. It’s day by day. I’m happy. We returned a little bit to our level today,” he said following the win over Burnley.
“If you take away Wednesday, we are more consistent in the performance compared to last year. That’s a good thing.”
