English Premier League 2023-24: Bruno Fernandes Eases Pressure On Erik ten Hag With A Stunner At Turf Moor - In Pics

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes thumped in a stunning volley to give the Red Devils all three points at Turf Moor against a defiant Burnley. The Portuguese struck at 45 minutes after a well-searched ball from defender Jonny Evans. Burnley had threatened United's defence but couldn't break through. The win brings some relief to Erik ten Hag after mid-week's painstaking defeat at Bayern Munich.

Updated: 24 Sep 2023 8:33 am

English Premier League: Manchester United vs Burnley | Photo: Ian Hodgson/PA via AP

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring their sides first goal, during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor, in Burnley, England.

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, right, and Burnley's Connor Roberts battle for the ball, during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor, in Burnley, England.

English Premier League: Manchester United vs Burnley | Photo: Richard Sellers/PA via AP

Burnley's Josh Brownhill, center, and Manchester United's Hannibal Mejbri battle for the ball, during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor, in Burnley, England.

Burnley's Luca Koleosho, center, Manchester United's Scott McTominay, left, and Manchester United's Hannibal Mejbri battle for the ball, during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor, in Burnley, England.

Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund shoots towards goal, during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor, in Burnley, England.

Burnley's Luca Koleosho, right, and Manchester United's Sergio Reguilon battle for the ball, during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor, in Burnley, England.

Manchester United's Jonny Evans reacts after his goal is disallowed for offside, during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor, in Burnley, England.

Manchester United's Scott McTominay, right, and Burnley's Zeki Andouni battle for the ball, during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor, in Burnley, England.

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford shoots towards goal, during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor, in Burnley, England.

English Premier League: Manchester United vs Burnley | Richard Sellers/PA via AP

Burnley's Josh Brownhill shoots towards goal, during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor, in Burnley, England.