Manchester United’s journey to Craven Cottage proved to be a nightmare in a single defining second as captain Bruno Fernandes blasted an important 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, in search of to interrupt the impasse, a weird distraction occurred: referee Chris Kavanagh, inadvertently collided with the Portuguese midfielder.
The incident triggered an animated alternate, delaying the kick and leaving Fernandes visibly unsettled. Moments later, the penalty sailed over the crossbar.
Bruno Fernandes had a second to overlook towards Fulham
“That’s an unpleasant one”
Bruno Fernandes SMASHES his penalty over the bar! 😲 pic.twitter.com/z5LKhftUxo
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Earlier than the penalty incident, either side had examined one another with promising spells.
Matheus Cunha hit the put up and missed one other nice alternative to attain whereas Fulham have regarded harmful from set piece conditions.
The psychological blow of lacking such a major 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 towards Arsenal final week and this week has been the identical for him.
Amorim has sufficient expertise at his disposal to show issues round however in addition they must 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 reviews of a transfer to Saudi Arabia have emerged.
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