Manchester United clinched a thrilling 3-2 win against Burnley, yet the excessive celebration by Bruno Fernandes and his teammates drew severe backlash against the Red Devils.
On the evening of August 30th, Manchester United achieved a nail-biting 3-2 victory over newly promoted Burnley at Old Trafford, ending a disappointing start to their campaign. However, the brief joy quickly turned into a wave of criticism as the players’ celebrations were deemed “ridiculous” and “excessive” given the circumstances.
Coach Ruben Amorim’s squad twice took the lead but were each time pegged back by Burnley. Only in the final moments did a controversial penalty allow Bruno Fernandes to seal the win. After scoring from the spot, the Portuguese midfielder and his teammates erupted in wild celebrations.
Bruno Fernandes was ecstatic after scoring against Burnley (Photo: CMH).
Even during the final seconds when MU was awarded a goal kick, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot exploded with emotion, celebrating intensely right in front of Burnley striker Lyle Foster. Fernandes deliberately shoulder-barged the opponent, which further fueled the criticism.
Bruno Fernandes even intentionally shoulder-charged Lyle Foster (Photo: CMH).
Veteran commentator Paul Merson (Sky Sports) didn’t hide his sarcasm: “They celebrated like they had just won the World Cup. Dalot and Bruno Fernandes were so wild, I’ve never seen anything like it even in a World Cup final.”
Meanwhile, former striker Jay Bothroyd expressed his discomfort: “Honestly, I feel embarrassed. How can you celebrate like you’ve won a trophy after a 3-2 win over Burnley? At a glance, anyone would think they’d just been crowned champions.”
Despite the heavy criticism, some argue that the players’ overreaction stemmed from immense psychological pressure. This was MU’s first Premier League win of the season following disappointing results against Arsenal, Fulham, and a shocking Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town. Bruno Fernandes and his teammates were in a precarious position, and the successful penalty kick was like a temporary relief valve.
MU finally secured their first victory of the 2025/26 season (Photo: GOAL).
The win over Burnley eased some pressure on MU, but the lack of restraint in celebrating unintentionally overshadowed their efforts on the pitch. Instead of marking a positive turning point, the match raised a warning that Ruben Amorim’s squad still has much work to do to restore the image of a top club.
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