Manchester United’s journey to Craven Cottage proved to be a nightmare in a single defining second as captain Bruno Fernandes blasted a vital penalty excessive over the bar, failing to transform a golden alternative in a match that in the end ended goalless.
The drama unfolded when United have been awarded a spot-kick following a VAR intervention after Calvin Bassey appeared to haul again Mason Mount within the field.
As Fernandes stepped ahead, looking for to interrupt the impasse, a weird distraction occurred: referee Chris Kavanagh, inadvertently collided with the Portuguese midfielder.
The incident triggered an animated trade, delaying the kick and leaving Fernandes visibly unsettled. Moments later, the penalty sailed over the crossbar.
Bruno Fernandes had a second to neglect in opposition to Fulham
Earlier than the penalty incident, each side had examined one another with promising spells.
Matheus Cunha hit the publish and missed one other nice alternative to attain whereas Fulham have appeared harmful from set piece conditions.
The psychological blow of lacking such a big alternative looms giant. If United are to show the tide and spark momentum, somebody should step up and quick.
Man United have choices on the bench with striker Benjamin Sesko ready to get his alternative to point out his expertise.
The striker additionally began from the bench in opposition to Arsenal final week and this week has been the identical for him.
Amorim has sufficient expertise at his disposal to show issues round however additionally they should be cautious of the risk that Fulham will pose.
The Man United star has been within the information this week off the pitch in addition to stories of a transfer to Saudi Arabia have emerged.
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