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05.03.2021 - 13:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
straight to your inbox every day for free Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish joked he didn't need to sign for Manchester United last summer because they already had Bruno Fernandes. United were keen on a move for Grealish, 25, last year but were put off by Villa's £80 million asking price after they escaped relegation from the Premier League.
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straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes could make Premier League history for Manchester United this season - but Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah will be out to stop him.Salah currently leads the way in the race to win the 2020-21 Premier League Golden Boot with 17 goals to his name so far.Fernandes is just one goal behind on 16, as is Tottenham Hotspur front man Harry Kane.
straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville believes Luke Shaw is now consistently challenging Bruno Fernandes to be Manchester United's best player. The left-back turned in another man-of-the-match performance against West Ham after an impressive run of form that saw him named United's Player of the month for February.
straight to your inbox every day for freeThe arrival of Bruno Fernandes was one of the main reasons Jesse Lingard couldn't cement a place in the first-team at Manchester United. However, the respect both men have for each other is clearly strong as a video recorded by United's global head of social media prior to kick-off demonstrates.
straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand has lauded Bruno Fernandes for having the bravery of taking penalties in games against the 'big six'.Manchester United beat runaway leaders Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon to reduce the deficit to their neighbours to 11 points.Fernandes opened the scoring for United after two minutes from the penalty spot after Gabriel Jesus brought down Anthony Martial.
direct to your inboxPep Guardiola insisted everything is resolved between him and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the pair were involved in a touchline debate during the Manchester derby. United shocked City to end their 21-game winning run with a 2-0 victory at the Etihad.
straight to your inbox every day for freeChris Sutton has rubbished question marks over Bruno Fernandes' contribution in big matches by insisting he's the only player that would get into Manchester City's XI. The Portuguese playmaker has struggled to impose himself against Manchester United 's biggest rivals, compared to his contributions against the 'smaller' clubs in the division.
direct to your inboxOne of Marcus Rashford's teammates appears to have dropped the Manchester United forward from their Fantasy Premier League team - but fans are not convinced that it means he won't face Manchester City.On the back of a similar leak at Aston Villa, surrounding the fitness of Jack Grealish, his fellow England international has reportedly been taken out by an unnamed United player ahead of tomorrow afternoon's Manchester derby.Rashford has scored 19 goals in all competitions this
straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes hasn’t looked himself in recent weeks, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has received justified scrutiny over his decision to play the star midfielder against Real Sociedad at Old Trafford last week. Manchester United ’s European exertions have appeared to have caught up to Fernandes in his latest league outings, although the narrative that he’s the only player that’s currently underperforming is exhausting.
straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that Manchester United could refuse to let some of their key players go away on international duty later this month.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes has told Jack Grealish that he must challenge himself at a big club amid transfer interest from Manchester United.
straight to your inbox every day for freeDaniel James has admitted he thinks Luke Shaw should be named the Manchester United player of the month for February — even though he is nominated himself.United revealed that James, Shaw, Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes were the four contenders for the award, with James rewarded for his return to form of late.
straight to your inbox every day for freeJamie Carragher says Manchester United are seriously lacking a forward and has suggested that the club should target Harry Kane or Erling Haaland over Jadon Sancho.
straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw has admitted he has enjoyed the praise he's received for his excellent Manchester United form this season. The United left-back has arguably been the club's best player this term, alongside playmaker Bruno Fernandes, and has opened up on his improved displays.
straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes has reiterated Roy Keane’s point about Bruno Fernandes following Manchester United’s goalless draw against Chelsea on Sunday. United lost further ground on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after they drew 0-0 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United were on their last charge and Scott McTominay, on his last legs, botched the breakaway.It was the 89th minute but Bruno Fernandes raised the white flag. "Come on, guys, it's the best chance.