Bruno Fernandes’ poor run of type continued within the Premier League on Saturday afternoon as Manchester United had been crushed by Fulham at Outdated Trafford.
The Crimson Devils had been on a formidable 5-match profitable run in all competitions, however they had been 2nd finest in opposition to the Cottagers yesterday. Fulham created numerous variety of probabilities with out discovering the web within the 1st half, however they ultimately broke the impasse within the sixty fifth minute with a strong strike from Calvin Bassey.
Harry Maguire equalised out of the blue for Man United from a rebound off a Bruno Fernandes shot within the 89th minute, however Fulham got here on prime ultimately. Alex Iwobi scored a late winner within the 97th minute from a counter-attack. Fulham picked up their first victory at Outdated Trafford in 21 years within the course of.
There have been plenty of disappointing performances within the United ranks and Fernandes was a type of who appeared out of kinds. The Portuguese barely influenced the proceedings within the remaining third. He misplaced possession 28 occasions and struggled together with his distribution. He solely accomplished 2 out of his 8 lengthy balls on the day.
The 29-year-old has been United’s principal artistic power together with his objectives and assists within the final 4 years, however he seems previous his prime judging by his performances this season. He has registered 7 objectives and seven assists from 34 appearances, out of which solely 3 objectives and 5 assists have come within the Premier League.
There is no such thing as a competitors for him for the time being with Mason Mount on the sidelines with a calf harm, however Fernandes’ place may come into severe query if his present type continues. The midfielder may have 2 years left on his contract this summer time and the membership could must ponder promoting him.
It doesn’t seem worthwhile handing a brand new long-term contract to a participant, who has been underperforming over the previous few months. Mount has had a tough debut season resulting from a number of harm setbacks, however the Englishman is greater than able to succeeding Fernandes within the no.10 function within the coming years.
