Bruno Fernandes took control of the game at Old Trafford as Manchester United secured a 3-1 win over Aston Villa, playing the kind of football that has become expected of him under Erik ten Hag.
Following the win, Manchester United fans made it clear who stood out most on the day. Fernandes was voted Man of the Match by a huge margin, with over 90% backing his performance against Aston Villa.
The midfielder’s quality showed in more than just the goals. He broke David Beckham’s assist record by setting up Casemiro and Matheus Cunha to score, reaching 16 assists for the campaign so far.
Thierry Henry full of praise for Bruno Fernandes after Aston Villa match
Speaking on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, Henry took a closer look at Bruno Fernandes’ showing against Villa and appreciated how the midfielder played with such confidence.
“What I like is… yeah, be cocky. Be cocky, why not? He knows he’s good. My name for him now is ‘Braino Fernandes’ because he thinks.
“I love it. I’ve always liked him. What he’s been doing at Manchester United during difficult moments for the team is outstanding.
“He doesn’t play football, he thinks it, and he did that so well on the weekend.”
The 31-year-old wasn’t just performing well individually; Fernandes was also guiding his teammates throughout the match to help them get their best performance out of them.
Bruno Fernandes full of confidence as Champions League chase heats up
With eight matches left in the Premier League campaign, there’s still plenty at stake for both Fernandes and Manchester United.
Michael Carrick has his sights set on Champions League qualification, and United currently sit third in the table. On a personal note, Fernandes is just five assists shy of the single-season Premier League record.
United face several direct rivals for a top-four spot in their remaining fixtures, but Fernandes is hitting form at just the right time.
The midfielder has recorded one goal and four assists in his last three outings and will be eager to keep that momentum going as matches come thick and fast.
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