I guess you could call the signing of Bruno Fernandes the decision of the year because he was just what Manchester United needed: the right type of player at the most perfect time, with unbelievable ability and self-belief. There was a clear showing on Tuesday of a new, dynamic, exciting Manchester United team in the making and Fernandes is at the center of the rise. The young star provided two goals for the club’s $67m January signing, offering yet more evidence that Bruno is one of those motivational acquisitions who can help a struggling midfield.
Fernandes is also a ‘platform’ player who helps others flourish, United being a young team thriving off the mind of Bruno, including the teenager Mason Greenwood starting to turn into the next generation’s striker. Greenwood’s goal featured elusive feet, close control, and his magnificent cross to Fernandes’ volley was perfect. Alongside Rashford and Martial in a few, I can see these four winning many championships.
In the first half, United dominated without any pressure from Brighton’s attack giving Maguire and Lindelof ages to move the ball up the field. Pogba thrived in the midfield as he could seamlessly pick the ball through the midfield and defense. United’s top was too powerful and quick for Brighton as they struggled to stop counter-attacks. United was having a field day in the first half.
Brighton needed to change something up as they repeatedly had no pressure. United defense De Gea might as well take a nap. At half-time Potter brought on Maupay and Leandro Trossard. United felt the pressure but had cleared the ball through a strong Maguire header that made its way to Matic, who sent in a beautiful through ball to Greenwood. Mason weaved through defenders outside the box and sent in an incredible ball for Bruno Fernandes who volleyed it into the back of the net with style. Trossard attempted to make a difference, shooting wide and grazing the post from a free kick from ——–. Brighton was putting on a clinic in the final third finding Connolly and Maupay, who both finally gave David de Gea something to do in the second half, with a long-range hit the United keeper needed to go airborne to keep a clean sheet.
On a Tuesday night in the American Express Community Stadium, United defeated Brighton 3-0 in utter domination. Fernandes was a crucial part of the win and the turnaround for Manchester United having 8 goals and 5 assists in the first 13 games with Manchester United! United has a bright path ahead of them destined for victory playing a struggling Aston Villa on Thursday.