US EditionBruno Fernandes gives honest Man United verdict and explains what went wrong for Man City opener - Manchester Evening News
Bruno Fernandes highlighted Manchester United's need for greater risk-taking and tactical bravery to counter Manchester City's effective midfield pressure during their 3-0 derby defeat.
- Manchester United suffered a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in Sunday’s Premier League derby at the Etihad Stadium.
- The loss followed tactical failings, including Manchester City's numerical superiority in midfield and defensive errors, contributing to the first goal.
- Bruno Fernandes was assigned a central midfield position instead of his usual advanced No.10 role, struggled with his positioning, and lost possession 21 times during a disappointing second-half display from the team.
- Fernandes acknowledged that the team’s performance was lacking and emphasized the need to focus on the positives, though he admitted their efforts fell short of securing a victory.
- The loss intensified pressure on manager Ruben Amorim, who insisted that the club would need to dismiss him if they wanted him to alter his footballing approach, with an important match against Chelsea coming up.
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Sunday's 3-0 derby defeat at City left United on just four points after four Premier League matches.
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Bruno Fernandes gives honest Man United verdict and explains what went wrong for Man City opener - Manchester Evening News
Bruno Fernandes opened up on the Manchester United tactical failings that allowed Manchester City to open the scoring in the Premier League derby at the Etihad.
Frustrated Bruno Fernandes "unhappy" with Ruben Amorim call that is derailing season - Man United News And Transfer News
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Bruno Fernandes and Noussair Mazraoui accept Man Utd display ‘not good enough’
Bruno Fernandes and Noussair Mazraoui both acknowledged Manchester United were not good enough after Ruben Amorim’s stumbling side lost Sunday’s Derby at Manchester City.Things have rarely been straightforward since Sir Alex Ferguson retired and scrutiny is intensifying on the position of the Red Devils’ sixth permanent manager since the Scot left in 2013.Amorim oversaw United’s worst top-flight season in 51 years and Sunday’s 3-0 derby defeat a…
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