3-0 victory over Sheffield United in midweek and won plaudits for his ruthless finishing in front of goals.
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Manchester United have found their very own David Silva in the signing of Bruno Fernandes.Fernandes was awarded the Premier League player of the month award for February and will be looking to continue his electric form when United travel to face Tottenham in two weeks' time.United legend Scholes admits he is impressed by the immediate impact made at Old Trafford and he has compared Fernandes with Man City legend David Silva.“Sometimes it just takes one player to turn a team around and knit a
.3-0 victory over Sheffield United in midweek and won plaudits for his ruthless finishing in front of goals.
Nemanja Matic in the team following his performance in the win against Sheffield United.Anthony Martial stole the headlines after becoming the first United player since Robin van Persie in 2013 to score a league hat trick.Solskjaer fielded both Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba from the start against the Blades with Matic operating as the anchor of the midfield.The 31-year-old impressed, continuing his recent form after returning to the starting XI.
Martial becoming the first United player to score three times in a single Premier League game since Robin van Persie back in 2013.Pogba’s return from injury during the suspension of fixtures means that he was able to link up with January arrival Bruno Fernandes for the first time at Old Trafford and the duo played key roles in the 3-0 win at Old Trafford.Speaking to MUTV after the game, Martial spoke of the work behind the scenes that goes into forming partnerships throughout the team.Get the
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt Paul Pogba 'controlled' Manchester United's routine 3-0 win over Sheffield United.Pogba, 27, was selected for his first start since September 30 and flourished again after his effective introduction at Tottenham last week.The stroll against Sheffield United marked the first time Pogba and Bruno Fernandes had lined up together for United in an exciting front six, with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial joined by Mason Greenwood up front.Pogba is poised to start again in
Pogba impressed as a second-half substitute against Tottenham last Friday, winning the penalty that Bruno Fernandes dispatched to win a point for United. As a result of his impressive cameo, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to partner him with Fernandes in the middle of United’s midfield for Wednesday’s game.
Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood coming into United's starting lineup.
United's team to face the Blades at Old Trafford includes both Pogba and Bruno Fernandes - the first time the pair have started together since the Portuguese arrived in January.Pogba has battled persistent ankle issues for much of the season, for which he needed surgery in the spring, and his last United start came on September 30th.But Solskjaer told Sky Sports before the Sheffield United game that he had no qualms throwing Pogba in from the start, especially after the Frenchman made a telling
Manchester United are back at Old Trafford at last tonight as they take on Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side returned to Premier League action following the coronavirus-induced suspension on Friday when they traveled to face Tottenham Hotspur.It was an entertaining game in North London, despite the 1-1 score-line, with Bruno Fernandes' second-half penalty cancelling out Steven Bergwijn's opener.There was cause for excitement among United fans too, as Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford
1-1 draw with Spurs. Pogba won the penalty from which Bruno Fernandes equalised for United and impressed in his 30 minutes on the pitch.Get the latest breaking Manchester United news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MUFC newsletterSign up here - it only takes a few seconds.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke about the need for balance in his side after the Spurs game, but is likely to drop either Fred or Scott McTominay to accommodate Pogba from the start.
Paul Pogba at Manchester United – and said there is “no one” like the midfielder. Pogba made his first appearance for United since December as he came off the bench to play a starring role in the 1-1 draw at Tottenham on Friday.
United's play, earning the penalty under a clumsy challenge from Eric Dier that Bruno Fernandes nervelessly converted.Pogba and Fernandes were the most dynamic performers in United's 12th successive match undefeated and that could continue to be the case in the remaining matches. The mere chanting of Jose Mourinho's name in the opening weekend of the season motivated Pogba and the presence of his former coach on the touchline must have done likewise.
Manchester United were back in Premier League action last night, salvaging a 1-1 draw away at Tottenham Hotspur.A late Bruno Fernandes penalty secured a point for Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side after Spurs had taken an earlier lead through Steven Bergwijn.
David de GeaPoor error for Steven Bergwijn's goal and the save from Son Heung-min was routine. His number one status is in increasing doubt.
1-1 draw with Tottenham as they produced a far improved second half display to fight back from a goal down. After Steven Bergwijn opened the scoring for Spurs, United levelled through a Fernandes penalty - which was won by Pogba, who induced a foul from Eric Dier.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has gone with Scott McTominay and Fred in midfield, in what appears to be a 4-2-3-1 formation. There is no place in the starting 11 for Pogba, who last started a game for United in September, while Nemanja Matic, Brandon Williams and Odion Ighalo all have to settle for a place on the subs' bench.Rashford is straight back into the side after recovering from a back injury.
Solskjaer named a strong looking United team, lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation for their first Premier League game back after a three-month lay-off, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The United team to face Tottenham includes Marcus Rashford, who is fit again after recovering from a back injury, but Pogba is among the substitutes.
Scott McTominay is embracing the competition for places in midfield as Paul Pogba gears up to make his return from injury.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed that Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are the only injury concerns ahead of tonight's game against Tottenham Hostpur meaning he is spoilt for choice in the centre of midfield.Bruno Fernandes is almost guaranteed to start after he made a blistering start to life in the Premier League but it remains to be seen who will partner the Portuguese in the
Manchester United are good enough to be regular starters.United could welcome Paul Pogba back for his first appearance in 176 days against Tottenham on Friday night and January signing Bruno Fernandes has enhanced the midfield since Pogba last played on Boxing Day.Nemanja Matic regained his place in the New Year and United triggered the one-year extension in his contract, Fred has started the last 22 Premier League matches and Scott McTominay made an impressive return after a two-month lay-off
Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba as Manchester United prepare to restart their season against Tottenham. Fernandes has not played with Rashford or Pogba in any of his nine appearances for United but the pair have recovered from back and ankle injuries to be available for the Friday night trip to Tottenham.
Manchester United headlines for the evening of Wednesday June 17.While Manchester United are still hopeful of returning to the Champions League, they are getting their plans in order in case that scenario doesn’t materialise.With the COVID-19 pandemic already impacting the transfer market, a failure to make it into Europe’s top competition could see the Reds change their priorities and move for second or third-choice targets.Still, despite the pandemic costing United £28million, the club still