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Carrick lauds United's response after Casemiro’s header seals 3-1 win over Villa
sports26 days ago

Carrick lauds United's response after Casemiro’s header seals 3-1 win over Villa

Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford, with Casemiro heading in from Bruno Fernandes’s corner, then Fernandes set up Matheus Cunha before Benjamin Sesko subbed on to make it 3-1. Michael Carrick praised the performance, noting a strong second half, the effective Casemiro–Bruno Fernandes partnership, and Fernandes’ influence in a key win that keeps United within reach of the top spots.

Sesko strikes as United come from behind to beat Palace, with Carrick praising resilience
sports1 month ago

Sesko strikes as United come from behind to beat Palace, with Carrick praising resilience

Manchester United staged a second-half comeback to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford after Maxence Lacroix's header put Palace ahead and he was sent off, leading to Bruno Fernandes converting the penalty before Benjamin Sesko headed the winner; United moved to third and extended their 10-match unbeaten run, while Luke Shaw was ill and Harry Maguire's availability for midweek remained uncertain.

Sesko seals Man United's 2-1 comeback over 10-man Palace
sports1 month ago

Sesko seals Man United's 2-1 comeback over 10-man Palace

Manchester United came from behind to beat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, with Maxence Lacroix’s early header giving Palace the lead before a red card, Bruno Fernandes converting a penalty to level, and Benjamin Sesko striking the winner in the 65th minute; United extend a 10-game unbeaten run and move to third on 51 points, while Palace remain in the relegation mix. Next up: United at Newcastle, Palace at Tottenham.

Carrick's United find balance and bite at the Emirates
sports2 months ago

Carrick's United find balance and bite at the Emirates

Danny Murphy argues United’s win at Arsenal shows a genuine shift: a formation that suits the players, a confident spine (Maguire, Casemiro) and a dynamic attack with Fernandes as the 10 behind Mbeumo, plus Diallo and Dorgu contributing from wing-back. Carrick’s management has increased cohesion and body language, enabling disciplined defending and effective counter-attacks that produced two goals and a late Cunha winner. Arsenal’s wobble and simultaneous subs disrupted their rhythm, making the result a potentially pivotal moment, though Murphy says it won’t necessarily define their season or United’s status as a challenger.

Bruno Fernandes declines Saudi Arabia move to remain at Manchester United
sports10 months ago

Bruno Fernandes declines Saudi Arabia move to remain at Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes's decision to reject a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal is seen as a positive sign, highlighting his commitment to playing at a high level and resisting sportswashing, despite the financial temptations and the club's struggles. His stance is appreciated as a stand against the trend of elite players moving to Saudi leagues, though his future remains uncertain.

"Bruno Fernandes Rescues Manchester United in 2-2 Draw with Bournemouth"
sports2 years ago

"Bruno Fernandes Rescues Manchester United in 2-2 Draw with Bournemouth"

Manchester United drew 2-2 with Bournemouth, with Bruno Fernandes scoring both goals from the penalty spot, but defensive lapses and a lack of control in the game highlighted the team's ongoing struggles. The result leaves United 10 points off a Champions League spot with only six games remaining, and manager Erik ten Hag expressed concerns about the team's organization and the pressure to qualify for the Champions League. Willy Kambwala made his third Premier League start, showing promise but also making mistakes, while the team faces an FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City next.