Manchester United morning headlines as Fernandes sets new record and legends clash over penalty decision

direct to your inboxManchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has heaped praise on Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes but played down comparisons between the two ahead of today's Manchester derby.United welcome City to Old Trafford sitting one point above Pep Guardiola's men in the Premier League table after 11 games played.Much of United's recent success can be attributed to the arrival of Fernandes in the last season's January transfer window with his performances in November recognised

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, December 10.Dean Henderson has had discussions with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer regarding his playing time, MEN Sport understands.Henderson, who spent the last two seasons on loan at Sheffield United but chose to return to Old Trafford and compete with David de Gea for the starting job, is frustrated that he did not start either of the home matches against Istanbul Basaksehir and West Bromwich

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, December 9.The MEN understands that a number of United players feel that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is to blame for the club’s inconsistent form this season amid fears that it has become an ‘easy ride’ to play for the team.United crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday night despite winning their first two matches of the six-game group stage.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United greats Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes both believe that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have become over-reliant on Bruno Fernandes. The Portugal international has been a revelation for United and made an impact off the bench at the weekend, as United came from behind to beat West Ham.

players who have performed best over the last 12 months.This year marks the inaugural Fans’ Footballer of the Year award, with fans selecting from four nominees - selected by our very own Dominic Booth - to crown their team’s best footballer.You can define ‘Footballer of the Year’ however you want. It might be your most important star.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThere were plenty of stand-out performers in Manchester United's win at West Ham on Saturday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side recovered from a poor first half to hit back with three goals in 13 second-half minutes to land a 3-1 victory.That turned the game on its head and secured yet another comeback victory away from home, United's fifth in a row.Bruno Fernandes was one of two half-time changes made by United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, along with Marcus

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes trolled Marcus Rashford on Instagram after the Manchester United forward hit the post before netting his clinching goal against West Ham.With United 2-1 up having come from behind at the London Stadium, Fernandes sent fellow half-time substitute Rashford through on goal but the forward scuffed his shot across goal onto the post.The miss did not matter in the end as Rashford scored United's third a short time later after latching onto a

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt could be another weekend to remember for Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United prepare to face West Ham in the Premier League.United know victory at the London Stadium on Saturday evening could launch them up the Premier League table and within touching distance of the leading pack.It won't be easy for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side though.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, 30 November.Cavani could be ‘huge’ for United - KeaneRoy Keane believes Edinson Cavani could prove to be a ‘huge signing’ for Manchester United after the striker’s decisive contributions in Sunday’s win at Southampton. Cavani replaced Mason Greenwood at half time with United trailing 2-0 and helped turn the game on its head with two well-taken headers and an assist for Bruno Fernandes.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, November 29.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful first-choice Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea be fit to face Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. The Spanish shot-stopper hobbled off during the Reds' 3-2 win against Southampton on Sunday and was replaced by Dean Henderson, who went on to keep a clean sheet.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, November 27.Manchester United expect to be without Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay for Sunday’s trip to Southampton.Both players missed Tuesday night’s Champions League win over Istanbul Baseksehir with injuries.Marcus Rashford, Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, meanwhile, are likely to play against Southampton.“Scott and Paul didn't train this morning,” United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, 26 November.Greenwood responds to Ferdinand praise Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has acknowledged Rio Ferdinand’s praise after the youngster helped the Reds see off Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League.

straight to your inbox every day, free Bruno Fernandes says he had already promised to let Marcus Rashford take Manchester United's next penalty kick after he handed over spot-kick duties in the Champions League win over Istanbul Basaksehir. United put themselves on the brink of qualification for the knockout stages of the European competition with a 4-1 win at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

straight to your inbox every day, free West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has hit out at Bruno Fernandes' penalty technique following the Baggies' defeat by Manchester United over the weekend. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side ground out a gritty 1-0 win over West Brom on Saturday night, with Fernandes netting the only goal of the game from the penalty spot.

straight to your inbox every day, freeIan Wright has called for a change in the laws of football to stop penalty takers jumping in their run-up like Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes.Fernandes scored the game’s only goal as United beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday night, but his goal was surrounded by controversy.

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, November 22. Paul Scholes identifies Bruno Fernandes problem for Manchester UnitedManchester United are over-reliant on Bruno Fernandes, according to Paul Scholes.

straight to your inbox every day, freeBruno Fernandes's successful retake earned Manchester United their first Premier League home win of the season against West Brom and took him above Denis Irwin for penalty goals.Fernandes has netted 19 times in 34 appearances for United and 12 of them have come from 12 yards since he assumed the spotkick responsibility against Watford in February.The 26-year-old has only recorded one failure for United - at Newcastle last month - and his potency from the

straight to your inbox every day, freeNemanja Matic revealed Bruno Fernandes told him instantly that he got the ball after a challenge with West Brom's Conor Gallagher. Referee David Coote initially awarded a penalty against the Manchester United player in the second half of their hard-fought encounter with the Baggies, only to overturn his decision after watching the incident back again on the pitch-side monitor.

straight to your inbox every day, freeBruno Fernandes believes he touched the ball before making contact with Conor Gallagher during Manchester United's win against West Brom.The second-half begun with the scores level after a drab first 45 minutes at Old Trafford but there was controversy just minutes after the interval.Fernandes made contact with the on-loan Chelsea player in the penalty area and referee David Coote pointed to the spot.However, following advice from the VAR official, Coote

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday, November 21.Fred says United will have to “help each other”United midfielder Fred believes that the squad will have to “help each other” as they enter a packed schedule during the winter months.The Brazilian, who has usurped Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic in the midfield pecking order alongside Scott McTominay, says that the entire squad is important as injuries, suspensions, and fatigue have an