Man Utd star McTominay goes from hero to villain in minutes as he gives away silly penalty after scoring

SCOTT MCTOMINAY went from hero to zero after he cancelled out his goal by giving away a penalty just minutes afterwards.

The Scot put Manchester United ahead against Sheffield United in the 28th minute with a superb control and finish inside the area.

But just six minutes later Sheffield United were given a chance to level things up from 12 yards out.

An incoming cross was cut out by the outstretched arm of McTominay and after a long wait for VAR confirmation, referee Michael Oliver was forced to point to the spot.

Up stepped Oli McBurnie for The Blades who slotted his spot kick into the top corner well out of the reach of Andre Onana to make it 1-1.

It will have been a sigh of relief for the Sheffield United striker who was yet to score this season and had missed three of his last five penalties.

It's been a tough start to the season for Erik ten Hag and his players who before kick off tonight were languishing in tenth place in the table.

And it was a difficult day off the pitch for the Red Devils, with news breaking of legend Sir Bobby Charlton's sad passing, aged 86.

Players honoured Sir Bobby's incredible legacy with a moment of silence before kick-off.

It was observed respectfully by all those inside Bramall Lane as emotional away fans paid tribute to one of their own.

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United supporters were heard chanting Sir Bobby's before kick off too.

And those fans ultimately had something to cheer as Diogo Dalot scored a brilliant winner to earn a much-needed three points.

The Red Devils needed to gain some momentum before they head into tough fixtures against Man City and high flying Newcastle United in the coming weeks.

While they restart their Champions League campaign on Tuesday when they host FC Copenhagen at Old Trafford.

Man Utd are currently bottom of Group A in the competition and are yet to put a single point on the board.

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