Manchester United’s Frustration After Draw Against Fulham
In the aftermath of Manchester United’s 1-1 stalemate against Fulham, team captain Bruno Fernandes openly expressed his frustration towards referee Chris Kavanagh regarding a penalty incident during the match. While the game saw Emile Smith Rowe equalizing after Leny Yoro’s deflected goal, it was Fernandes’ missed opportunity from the penalty spot that stood out. He had an early chance to put the Reds ahead but sent his shot soaring over the crossbar.
Penalty Incident and Fernandes’ Reaction
The decider of this critical moment came when Fernandes accidentally bumped into Kavanagh as he prepared for his run-up, causing him to reset the ball. Although he did not attribute his missed penalty solely to the referee, Fernandes voiced his disappointment over Kavanagh’s failure to acknowledge the incident with an apology.
“As a penalty-taker, you develop specific routines, and that disruption was upsetting. The lack of an apology from the referee was what got to me,”
he commented, though he clarified it was ultimately a mishit that led to his missed opportunity.
“I struck the ball poorly, my foot was too low, which sent it over the bar.”
Continued Struggles for Manchester United
United are yet to earn their first victory of the season, having started with a loss against Arsenal prior to their draw at Fulham. Following the match, Fernandes conveyed his dissatisfaction with settling for just one point.
“We can’t find satisfaction in a draw. Our aim was to win; although we defended well, we conceded too easily,”
he stated, reflecting on the team’s continued struggles on the pitch. His comments underscore the urgency for a turnaround as Manchester United confront challenges early in the campaign.
