Ruben Amorim’s reaction to Man United’s last-minute penalty against Burnley goes viral just days after he was slated for sitting on the bench during their shoot-out loss to Grimsby

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has received attention for his reaction to his side’s late penalty against Burnley.

In midweek Amorim was widely criticised for sitting on the bench and not watching the spot-kicks during United’s shootout defeat against Grimsby in the Carabao Cup.

On this occasion Amorim watched on as Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage time penalty to give United a much-needed win against the Clarets. 

United prevailed with a 3-2 victory in an eventful game having initially taken the lead through an own goal from Josh Cullen.

Lyle Foster then equalised for Burnley before Bryan Mbeumo restored United’s advantage.

Jaidon Anthony made it 2-2, with United subsequently awarded a penalty late on after Anthony was deemed to have pulled Amad Diallo’s shirt in the box.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim received attention for his reaction to his side’s last minute penalty

Bruno Fernandes scored a late winner from the penalty spot as United overcame Burnley

Fernandes’ goal ensured that United managed to secure a much-needed victory

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There was much focus on Amorim prior to the penalty being taken, with the United manager showing his anxiety.

In the end, though, there was elation for United and Amorim, with the Red Devils getting their first victory of the season.  

One fan showed their support for Amorim as they wrote on X: ‘so happy for him’.

Meanwhile, another supporter stated: ‘This is why Manchester United are backing him, he has the interest of the club at heart’.

In addition, a fan wrote: ‘He needed to win even the players. It doesn’t matter the team we are playing against’.