Twitter reacts as Bruno Fernandes misses vital Man Utd penalty
By Max Parsons

Well, it's always going to come, isn't it?
That first loss of the season, which inevitably tastes bitter when you've had a good start. But it's borderline unpalatable when it arrives in the manner that Manchester United's first loss did against Aston Villa.
A lively first half showed signs of promise, and despite not scoring, United were playing some good football when it came to the business end of the field. Bruno Fernandes was dictating play like a masterful conductor in front of his orchestra, while Mason Greenwood was dazzling Old Trafford with his sharp, effective, and scarily direct play.
But then the second half came. Surrounding the odd moment of flair and brightness was a seas of mediocrity and flat end product - even with the great Cristiano Ronaldo leading the line.
The Red Devils were made to pay late on as Douglas Luiz's whipped corner was headed in brilliantly by centre-back Kourtney Hause who, particularly noted by the Villa faithful, had enjoyed a brilliant afternoon.
Kourtney Hause. Lifetime contract. Captains armband. Six-album record deal. Give him anything he wants
— Stevie Green (@StevieGreenXI) September 25, 2021
KOURTNEY HAUSE I LOVE YOU
— ???? ? (@Paaauuuuuuulll) September 25, 2021
Cue the necessary pun...
Kourtney in the Hause
— mrgn (@Putitinrice) September 25, 2021
That beaming joy was quickly scrapped, however, when Mike Dean awarded Manchester United with a last minute penalty; what was that, Ole?
None other than Villa's hero of the hour Hause had handled a cross and given the Red Devils the opportunity to earn a point. After some debate, Fernandes stepped up and, well, you probably know the rest...
For the first time in his senior career, Bruno Fernandes completed missed the target from the penalty spot. ? pic.twitter.com/Z259IbdkzI
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 25, 2021
Bruno Fernandes penalty has finally landed. #MUNAVL #OleOut pic.twitter.com/RnRFhCOvaK
— yole ♛ ?❤️ (@distractedu) September 25, 2021
Fernandes penalty just landed in my garden??
— DeanoBall (@AvfcGareth) September 25, 2021
Bruno to Manchester United fans outside the stadium pic.twitter.com/n6YHHmOtJW
— Alhaji ??? (@Wytemajek) September 25, 2021
? "There are pigeons who are ducking for their lives."
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) September 25, 2021
Reaction to Bruno Fernandes' penalty miss for Manchester United ? pic.twitter.com/A43YTze74k
Bruno Fernandes highlights V villa 2021 pic.twitter.com/ZuoWjyyY4I
— Grizz Khan (@GrizzKhan) September 25, 2021
Bruno Fernandes game by numbers vs. Aston Villa:
— barry (@BackseatsmanLFC) September 25, 2021
• 0 shots on target
• Dribbled past 3 times
• 66% pass accuracy
• Possession lost 19 times
• 1 penalty miss
• 0 points
• 1 rattled manager
Ballon d'Or? ??? pic.twitter.com/P8YGSQA6f8
Ronaldo waiting for Bruno Fernandes in the dressing room#MUNAVL pic.twitter.com/g0WXsVW2S2
— Rajabets India??? (@smileandraja) September 25, 2021
Ronaldo to Bruno Fernandes in the Man Utd dressing room. pic.twitter.com/nvhnZ1JcLm
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) September 25, 2021
The man who had his heart in his mouth was visibly thrilled after realising his header would, in fact, be the decisive moment to inflict a first Premier League defeat of the season on United.
Konsa and Hause loving that Bruno Fernandes penalty miss. ? pic.twitter.com/Xaa3G11UWm
— Mozo Football (@MozoFootball) September 25, 2021
Although we enjoyed Emi Martinez's reaction even more. Groovy.
Emiliano Martinez to the Man Utd fans after Bruno Fernandes missed the penalty. This man is a living legend. ? pic.twitter.com/ooQInzKLJ9
— Football Shithousery (@FootyRustling) September 25, 2021
And once the final whistle was blown, criticism was thrown at various angles - to Fernandes for not letting Ronaldo taking the penalty and, unsurprisingly, to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following another lacklustre performance.
After a third defeat on four games, many United fans are making their feelings clear.
— Regy Kinanga? (@kinangason) September 25, 2021
It’s only a matter of time #oleout pic.twitter.com/Thz3JEtoOc
— Brento™️ (@ftblbrento) September 25, 2021
Keep his seat warm Ole #OleOut #MUNAVL pic.twitter.com/wZPCnGvmTl
— Rem_UTD (@Remster1059) September 25, 2021
Despite all this talent, we still get dominated by Young boys, West ham and Aston Villa. The one common denominator?
— MOMO (@mohamedabomous5) September 25, 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer#OleOut pic.twitter.com/qBrR2mj6Jd
Always next week, eh?