Where Man United would be without pantomime villain Bruno Fernandes... and what makes Ruben Amorim's unique captain so important - THE SHARPE END
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Where Man United would be without pantomime villain Bruno Fernandes... and what makes Ruben Amorim's unique captain so important - THE SHARPE END

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It's fair to say that, sometimes, Bruno Fernandes doesn't help himself. Fernandes has taken 501 shots and scored 59 goals since arriving at Old Trafford PL SINCE BRUNO'S DEBUT Player Apps Shots Chances created Combined Bruno Fernandes 180 501 493 994 Mohamed Salah 176 638 323 961 Kevin De Bruyne 132 332 414 746 Bukayo Saka 171 409 328 737 Son Heung-min 173 385 322 707 James Maddison 154 343 281 624 Fernandes is one of only three players ahead of this weekend with at least five goals and five assists in every Premier League season since his first in 2019-20 alongside Salah and Heung-min Son. PL SINCE BRUNO'S DEBUT Player Goals + assists To equalise or take lead Percentage Mohamed Salah 164 89 54% Bruno Fernandes 106 66 62% Bukayo Saka 96 59 61% Ollie Watkins 99 59 60% Harry Kane 103 56 54% Son Heung-min 120 56 47% HE DOES DIRTY WORK What also goes under-rated is Fernandes's defensive work. PL CLUBS - ALL COMPS SINCE 1/2/2020 Player Appearances Bruno Fernandes 265 Bernardo Silva 247 Mohamed Salah 244 Phil Foden 237 Tomas Soucek 230 Youri Tielemans 230 BIG GAME PLAYER? But his petulance is a problem - since his debut, he's been shown 50 cards, three of them red PL PLAYERS IN ALL COMPS SINCE BRUNO'S DEBUT Player name Yellow cards Red cards Total Yves Bissouma 47 3 50 Harry Maguire 49 1 50 Bruno Fernandes 47 3 50 Luke Shaw 49 0 49 He's been sent off twice already this season, though his straight red against Tottenham was later overturned.

History of this topic

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes hits back at Ratcliffe over ‘overpaid’ jibe
6 days, 14 hours ago
Europa League: Fernandes sends Manchester United into quarters, Spurs advance
6 days, 23 hours ago
Ruben Amorim responds to Roy Keane over scathing Bruno Fernandes criticism
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Man United 3-2 Ipswich: Ruben Amorim's 10-men edge out five-goal thriller after Patrick Dorgu's straight red card... with Harry Maguire netting the winner at Old Trafford
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Fernandes and Amorim upset with United after impressive draw at Liverpool
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bruno Fernandes insists Man United have to focus on their own problems rather than Man City's struggles ahead of derby
3 months, 1 week ago
Man United hit by Bruno Fernandes injury scare ahead of clash with Arsenal as worrying picture emerges of Portuguese
3 months, 2 weeks ago
With Ruben Amorim’s arrival imminent, Bruno Fernandes proves why he is Man Utd’s most valuable player
4 months, 1 week ago
Bruno Fernandes receives a framed shirt from Sir Jim Ratcliffe to mark Man United landmark - before opening the scoring against Leicester
4 months, 1 week ago
Bruno Fernandes scores brilliant goal in landmark game for Man United against Leicester
4 months, 1 week ago
Bruno Fernandes felicitated for 250th match for Man United, scores against Leicester City in Premier League
4 months, 1 week ago
Man United's damning attacking statistics: Red Devils miss the MOST big chances, are worse than relegation battlers for shots converted, and a key star has scored ONCE from 32 attempts
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Man United and Chelsea combined XI: Only THREE Red Devils stars make the line-up as Blues dominate across the pitch... but which £100m man misses out?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Which Bruno Fernandes will Scotland face at Hampden? Will it be Manchester United's petulant man-child or Portugal's free-scoring midfield maestro?
5 months ago
Bruno Fernandes opens up on Man United's struggles and his goalless start to the season... as the midfielder admits he is performing below his own 'very high' expectations
5 months, 1 week ago
Bruno Fernandes is the 'teacher's pet' but he's misfiring just when Man United boss Erik ten Hag needs him most... his stats are way down and he looks more frustrated than ever before
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The alarming numbers behind Man Utd’s biggest problem – and the obvious solution
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Bruno Fernandes Signs New Contract Extension With Manchester United, Will Stay in Club Till 2027
7 months ago
Man United optimistic that Bruno Fernandes will agree a new three-year deal until 2027... which would bring him in line with the club's top earners
7 months, 1 week ago
Out of position, but hardly out of place: Bruno Fernandes steps up for Portugal again
9 months ago
Revealed: How a decision Erik ten Hag made in Man United's FA Cup final win over Man City impressed Ineos and was key to him keeping his job
9 months, 1 week ago
Bruno Fernandes 'wants to become one of Man United's top earners' and will 'use three team-mates' as bargaining chip to land a new deal amid links to Bayern Munich
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Bruno Fernandes closes in on Cristiano Ronaldo record at Manchester United... after the club captain scoops their Player of the Year award
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Man United finishes 8th for worst-ever Premier League season despite winning last game at Brighton
10 months ago
Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United's heartbeat and has given four years of his prime to them… now they must return the favour and surround him with quality, writes NATHAN SALT
10 months ago
PLAYER RATINGS: Man United step up in performance level when Bruno Fernandes is on the pitch… but which young star is our man of the match?
10 months ago
Bruno Fernandes 'ready to make FA Cup final his Man United swansong', with 'Saudi clubs interested in Red Devils captain and Casemiro'
10 months, 1 week ago
Brittle Man United had to drag themselves back yet AGAIN... Erik ten Hag keeps giving reasons for him not to be part of the club's future, writes CHRIS WHEELER
10 months, 3 weeks ago
PLAYER RATINGS: Bruno Fernandes impresses for Man United in win over Sheffield United... but which two players only get a 5/10 rating?
10 months, 3 weeks ago
PLAYER RATINGS: One Man United defender had a NIGHTMARE as they threw away three-goal lead against Coventry in FA Cup semi-final
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Bruno Fernandes drives me crazy but wouldn't be so annoying if Man United had better players! DANNY MURPHY admits he's changed his opinion on Red Devils captain
11 months ago
Premier League: Fernandes earns unconvincing Man United draw at Bournemouth
11 months ago
Manchester United Share Special Post As Bruno Fernandes Completes 4 Years At Old Trafford
1 year, 1 month ago
Bruno Fernandes laments teammates’ decision-making as Manchester United survive FA Cup scare against Newport County
1 year, 1 month ago
After Champions League exit, Man United can turn attention to improving in Premier League: Ten Hag
1 year, 3 months ago
OLIVER HOLT: Bruno Fernandes is king of the WHINGERS. A symbol of all that is WRONG at Manchester United. He's PATHETIC. The opposite to what a leader should be
1 year, 3 months ago
Manchester United captaincy is a heavy burden but Bruno Fernandes is the only choice
1 year, 3 months ago
Manchester United should STRIP Bruno Fernandes of the club captaincy, fumes Roy Keane - claiming the Portuguese star 'is the complete OPPOSITE to what a captain should be' after 3-0 derby defeat to Ma
1 year, 4 months ago
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes plays most minutes in world game, says FIFPRO
1 year, 5 months ago
Evans and Fernandes combine as Manchester United secure victory in ‘must-win’ game against Burnley
1 year, 5 months ago
Bruno Fernandes was always the outstanding candidate to be Man Utd’s new captain
1 year, 8 months ago
Premier League: Erik Ten Hag’s Man Utd faces nervy end to season as problems mount
1 year, 10 months ago
Manchester United midfielder Fernandes in doubt for Spurs clash
1 year, 10 months ago
Bruno Fernandes claps back at critics with claim to be Manchester United’s next captain
2 years ago
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Bruno Fernandes will remain as stand-in captain
2 years ago
Bruno Fernandes told he ‘should never captain Man Utd again’
2 years ago
Fernandes hails Ten Hag effect after Man Utd reach League Cup final
2 years, 1 month ago
Bruno Fernandes welcomes ‘massive’ boost ahead of Manchester United’s crucial run
2 years, 1 month ago
Martin Odegaard and Bruno Fernandes: A duel of fire and ice ahead of Arsenal vs Manchester United
2 years, 2 months ago

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