Bruno Fernandes Scored a Neat Penalty in the Man United vs Sheffield United clash as He Bagged a Brace for the Hosts
Bruno Fernandes took a calm and composed penalty in Man United vs Sheffield United fixture
In the Premier League clash of Man United vs Sheffield United, Bruno Fernandes secured a well-deserved brace to help his side clinch an important all three points in their race for European football. The hosts registered a comeback victory against the Blades to make it back-to-back wins for them after they defeated Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-final.
Bruno Fernandes has been the pick of the players for Man United this season and he once again showed his quality by leading from the front against Sheffield United. The Red Devils looked in shock after the visitors got a 35th-minute lead in the game but they came back strongly to show an up-spirited character and resoluteness guided by their Captain.
Bruno Fernandes put away a calm and composedly taken penalty in the 61st minute of the game to put his side on level terms at Old Trafford. He then stepped up again in the 81st win of the game to score his second of the match to hand his side a 3-2 lead in the game which stood out as a crucial fixture for them and one which they were expected to get all three points from.
The Portuguese attacking midfielder has shown how good a player he is in the 2023-2024 Premier League campaign for Man United. Not only he is linking the play well, and assisting other attacking players around him, but also showing his class by grabbing the initiative himself by popping up in attacking positions inside the box and scoring goals consistently.
Man United drubs Sheffield United at Old Trafford to keep their European hopes alive
Things have been working decently on-field for Erik ten Hag in the Premier League after his team continues to pick up important points in despite often falling back in a match by conceding early goals. United have been able to come back from behind to grab the initiatives in the games, in both their away-from-home and at-home fixtures.
The Red Devils were aided by goals from Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, and Rasmus Hojlund in their 4-2 win over Sheffield United. It was after the Blades went on to lead twice in the game by goals from Jayden Bogle and Ben Brereton Diaz at crucial junctures of the match. Man United looked placid for a decent chunk of the first half of the game. But, Erik ten Hag’s words at half-time worked like a boon for the hosts as they seemed determined to make a mark in the second half.
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