Tag: Bruno Fernandes
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Solskjaer defends Bruno Fernandes decision
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stands by his decision to rest Bruno Fernandes. The Red Devils midfielder did not start in their FA Cup quarter final defeat to Leicester City on Sunday. United could have booked a place in the semi finals, where they would have played Southampton. Instead, they were second best throughout…
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Man Utd announce new jersey sponsor to replace Chevrolet
Premier League giant, Manchester United’s new shirt sponsors TeamViewer is worth a massive £235m. The Manchester Evening News says the five-year partnership has been described by United sources as the ‘biggest shirt-only’ deal in the Premier League and the largest sponsorship of any kind secured by a sports team over the past year. Germany-based TeamViewer…
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Bruno Fernandes defends his record at Man Utd
Bruno Fernandes has refuted accusations of going missing for Manchester United in big games, with the Portuguese playmaker defending his record against fellow members of the so-called ‘big six’. A talismanic presence at Old Trafford has registered 40 goal involvements through 41 appearances for the Red Devils. He does, however, have just one non-penalty effort…
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Bruno Fernandes may need rest – Solskjaer
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defended Bruno Fernandes after a flat performance for their Carabao Cup semifinal defeat to Manchester City. Indeed, Solskjaer admits he may withdraw Fernandes from the front line for a rest ahead of their FA Cup third round tie with Watford this weekend. On the game last night, the United…
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Bruno Fernandes dismisses Player of the Year call
Manchester United ace Bruno Fernandes has dismissed talk of winning Player of the Year. The midfielder has been a huge success since arriving at Old Trafford in January for £55m from Sporting Lisbon and is a key part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side that has emerged as potential title challengers. “If we win trophies, it…
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Bruno Fernandes smashes Cantona Man Utd record
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has broken another record at the club. With already 10 goals and 7 assists in 15 games this season, Fernandes has made history for United. According to Opta, the 26-year-old midfielder is currently the only player in United history to be involved in more than one goal per game (1.1)…
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Solskjaer admits Bruno Fernandes can’t play every game
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aware of the need to rest star man Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese has gotten through an incredible amount of football since signing for the Red Devils in January. He is nearly ever present in the starting lineup, even in games where others are rotated. But Solskjaer knows he…
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Fernandes makes Man Utd penalty promise
Bruno Fernandes has vowed to make amends for the first missed penalty of his Manchester United career when the Red Devils are next presented with an opportunity to convert from the spot. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have had plenty of practice from 12 yards in recent times. Portugal international Fernandes has been their go-to man…
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Fernandes left angry with Solskjaer after defeat to Tottenham
Bruno Fernandes was left furious by Man Utd manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s decision to take him off at half-time during last Sunday’s 6-1 defeat against Tottenham. According to The Athletic, Fernandes was among the most vocal players in the United dressing room during the break. Solskjaer’s men were 4-1 down, having been reduced to 10…
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Why joining Man Utd brought me to tears – Fernandes
Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes admits signing for the Red Devils brought him to tears. Fernandes has revealed he cried tears of joy after signing for Manchester United, in which he fulfilled a dream stretching back to his early childhood. He wrote for The Players’ Tribunal: “One Christmas, my brother and I went to Switzerland…