Bruno Fernandes header miss TottenhamGetty/Sky Sports

WATCH: How did Bruno Fernandes miss that?! Man Utd captain spurns incredibly simple headed chance in Tottenham clash

  • Bruno Fernandes failed to convert easy header
  • Luke Shaw played inch-perfect cross
  • Bruno booked for dissent

WHAT HAPPENED? Luke Shaw clipped an inch-perfect cross into the penalty box for Fernandes who found himself in acres of space, one-on-one with Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, but failed to find the back of the net as his header from six yards sailed well wide.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Not only did the Red Devils skipper miss an opportunity to break the deadlock but minutes later he was shown a yellow card for dissent after the referee's decision to caution United winger Antony for a foul on Yves Bissouma.

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED? After the clash against Spurs, Erik ten Hag's side will be next seen in action on August 26 against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

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