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[ad_1] Bruno Fernandes was the match-winner for Manchester United at Old TraffordBruno Fernandes scored his 100th career goal to boost Manchester United’s Champions League hopes and end Aston Villa’s 10-match unbeaten run.Fernandes pounced six minutes before half-time after Emiliano Martinez had turned Marcus Rashford’s shot into his path.It sealed a deserved victory for the hosts, who had already gone close through Marcel Sabitzer. United midfielder Casemiro also hit the bar and curled a second-half effort just wide.However, Ezri Konza nearly scrambled a close-range equaliser from a late corner that had been flicked on at the near post, but the Villa…

[ad_1] MOTD2: Reaction to Brendan Rodgers and Graham Potter’s departures on same dayChelsea interim head coach Bruno Saltor says it has been a “difficult 24 hours for all of us” after Graham Potter was sacked on Sunday.Bruno and Reid were part of Potter’s coaching staff at Brighton and joined Chelsea with him last September.”It’s been really difficult, at every single level, especially emotionally,” said Spanish coach Bruno, 42.”You have to do the press conference, you have to deal with the players – it’s hard.”My relationship with Graham and Billy, and how it affects families – it’s difficult to deal with…

[ad_1] Aleksandar Mitrovic scored his first FA cup goal for Fulham before being sent offManchester United came from behind to beat nine-man Fulham and seal an FA Cup semi-final against Brighton.Two second-half goals from Bruno Fernandes, either side of a Marcel Sabitzer strike, sealed victory after Aleksandar Mitrovic had put Fulham into a 50th-minute lead.Fernandes levelled from the spot after Willian had handled a Jadon Sancho shot on the line.Fulham’s Brazilian winger was sent off, as was Mitrovic for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh as he argued against the decision.Kavanagh also sent off Fulham manager Marco Silva as he walked over…

[ad_1] Fernandes has been United captain with Harry Maguire out the sideErik ten Hag has defended Bruno Fernandes after criticism of his attitude during Sunday’s 7-0 loss at Liverpool, describing him as an “inspiration to the team”.The United captain was visibly frustrated and appeared to push the referee’s assistant in the 81st minute.There have been calls for the Portuguese to lose the armband, but Ten Hag said he will lead the side again. “I think he is playing a brilliant season,” Ten Hag said.”He has played a big role in us being where we are. He is an inspiration to…

[ad_1] Bruno Fernandes has scored seven goals and provided 11 assists in 40 games for Manchester United this seasonBruno Fernandes should not captain Manchester United again following Sunday’s humiliating 7-0 defeat by Liverpool, says Chris Sutton.”There are people that are far better qualified to be captain,” Sutton said.”Fernandes is not their best leader. There are more suitable candidates than him, Casemiro being one.”Speaking on BBC 5 Live’s Monday Night Club, former Premier League striker Sutton, who also suggested Raphael Varane as another option, added: “I think he should never put on the armband again for Manchester United.”Fernandes, 28, has 57…

[ad_1] Sunday’s loss to Liverpool was Manchester United’s joint-heaviest competitive defeatManchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was not asking to be substituted towards the end of Sunday’s 7-0 humiliation at Liverpool.Ex-United captain Gary Neville questioned the 28-year-old gesturing to the bench when Marcus Rashford was substituted in the 85th minute.BBC Sport has been told Fernandes was after clarification on his positioning after Antony Elanga replaced Rashford.Fernandes also appeared to push the referee’s assistant in the 81st minute as he tried to get the ball back from Trent Alexander-Arnold on the sidelines.No action was taken by the referee at the time and…

[ad_1] “A disgrace”, “shambles”, “embarrassing”.Ex-Manchester United captain Gary Neville did not hold back after watching his former side torn apart by a devastating Liverpool team on Sunday.The 7-0 thrashing was United’s joint-heaviest competitive defeat – matching those by the same score against Blackburn Rovers in April 1926, Aston Villa in December 1930 and Wolves in December 1931. Six of the goals came in a stunning second-half Liverpool display, with their opponents simply unable – or possibly even unwilling – to cope.Neville singled out captain Bruno Fernandes for individual criticism. “The second half has been an absolute disgrace,” he said on…