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Fernandes scores another penalty as Man United end Old Trafford drought

Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes (righ) celebrates scoring a penalty with teammates during their English Premier League match against West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford on November 21, 2020.

Photo credit: Catherine Ivill | AFP

By  AFP

What you need to know:

Callum Robinson was inches away from an equaliser as his dipping shot from outside the area came back off the crossbar.

  • Defeat leaves the Baggies still rooted in the relegation zone with just three points from their opening eight games.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester United ended a long wait for a home win in the Premier League but needed plenty of fortune to see off lowly West Brom 1-0 on Saturday thanks to Bruno Fernandes's twice-taken penalty.

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