Jonny Evans had his header in the 26th minute disallowed after a VAR review.
But Manchester United’s centre-back would get his revenge; admittedly no goal, but a performance that kept as high a class as the finish in the 1–0 victory away to Burnley in the Premier League.
The 35-year-old hit a long ball that swept over all the home players and that Bruno Fernandes met on the volley. A dream volley.
The Portuguese’s strike at the end of the first half was also just what United needed.
Until then, the home team had had the pressure and the chances – Zeki Amdouni with both a header and a post hit – and a firm grip on the visitors.
After three straight losses, two in the Premier League and one in the Champions League, and an overall tough start to the season, the three-pointer was much needed for the Swedish national team player Victor Nilsson Lindelöf & Co at Manchester United.