Bruno Fernandes, the midfield captain for Manchester United, scored a deft volley to give his team a 1-0 victory at Burnley in the Premier League.The Red Devils’ three-game losing run came to an end thanks to the Portuguese star’s strike in the 45th minute.
Man. United defeated Burnley 1-0 with support from captain Bruno Fernandes in midfield.
When Bruno Fernandes neatly took a long pass from Jonny Evans and sent a right-footed volley past Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford from a tight angle, it was an outstanding moment.This was only Manchester United’s third win of a challenging and unpredictable season that saw them drop three of their first five Premier League games.In midweek’s Champions League group stage encounter against Bayern Munich, they also dropped another game.
Man United’s narrow victory partly eased fans’ concerns, as they at least stopped a series of 3 consecutive defeats in all competitions. The Red Devils have not lost four consecutive matches since Louis van Gaal’s second and final season in 2015. The Dutch manager was sacked at the end of the season, despite winning the FA Cup. Of course, coach Erik ten Hag does not want to face the same bad scenario as his compatriot, and he hopes this result can create a change in performance: “Obviously! Of course we needed this win. We must win today!”.
Man.United’s narrow victory partly eased fans’ concerns.
It was no surprise to see Bruno Fernandes as a leader create an impressive moment when the team needed it most. However, few would have expected veteran defender Jonny Evans to assist the decisive goal. The 35-year-old Northern Ireland international, who left Man.United for West Brom in 2015, returned to Old Trafford this summer as a free agent after five years playing for Leicester.
“I never thought I would come on the field and start,” Evans shared. “I was told that my role was to create competition and that’s how I approached it. After 8 years, this is my 200th game for Man.United. I never thought this day would come. This is definitely the most beautiful night of my life!”.
Jonny Evans considers the night of his 200th match for Manchester United to be the happiest of his life.
Evans was given the chance to start at Burnley due to a string of injuries, and he not only assisted the game’s lone goal, but also played a key role in the Red Devils’ first clean sheet since the season’s first day.Coach Ten Hag’s assessment was as follows: “We had issues and many things were working against us right now: injuries, choices… Having a guy like Jonny Evans on our team makes us delighted.He enters with poise, coolness, a positive disposition, and strong abilities.If your team has character, you can still succeed even though the odds are against you.
It will take more than one victory like against Burnley, a rookie team that is still looking for its first victory, to prove that Man.United can turn the season around. But this is a welcome positive sign for Ten Hag in a season that is at risk of falling apart. “You have to fight and find the turning point. It shows the dressing room being together. They fight together,” coach Ten Hag added.
To assist the Red Devils get through tough times, coach Erik ten Hag needs someone with strength like Jonny Evans.
The squad extended their winning streak to six when they defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0, moving Man. United up to eighth position in the standings, but they are still nine points behind first-place Man.City.Now that his squad has momentum and confidence, Coach Ten Hag can get ready for a run of games that he anticipates his team winning.Before facing Man.City on October 29, the Red Devils have 5 of their upcoming 6 games at home in all competitions.