Bruno Fernandes is back in his best position and more effective than ever
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<p>In another season of change at Manchester United, the playmaker has been as consistent as ever</p><p>By <a href="https://www.whoscored.com/">WhoScored</a></p><p>Turmoil has been no stranger to Old Trafford in recent years; the club has employed 10 managers since Alex Ferguson left in May 2013. Their 15th-placed finish last season – their lowest since they were relegated in 1974 – was a new low. But there has been one bright spot through all the disapp
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Portuguese footballer (born 1994)
Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes (European Portuguese: [ˈbɾunu fɨɾˈnɐ̃dɨʃ]; born 8 September 1994) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United, which he captains, and the Portugal national team. Known for his creative output, vi...
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Bruno Fernandes is back in his best position and more effective than ever In another season of change at Manchester United, the playmaker has been as consistent as ever By WhoScored T urmoil has been no stranger to Old Trafford in recent years; the club has employed 10 managers since Alex Ferguson left in May 2013. Their 15th-placed finish last season – their lowest since they were relegated in 1974 – was a new low. But there has been one bright spot through all the disappointments: Bruno Fernandes playing world-class football and reminding everyone what United can be at their best. This season, at 32, he continues to stand out. In November, he revealed the club had been open to the idea of him moving to Saudi Arabia. “The club wanted me to leave,” he said. “From the club I felt: ‘If you go it’s not that bad for us.’ It hurts me a bit. I decided not to go, not only for family reasons, but because I genuinely like the club.” Fans will be delighted he stayed. The playmaker joined the club from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020 . Over the last six years and 315 appearances, he has been remarkably consistent. His goal in the 2-0 win against Tottenham a fortnight ago brought up 200 goal contributions. A milestone he has reached 25 games sooner than Cristiano Ronaldo – and also quicker than Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs or David Beckham. Having surpassed one benchmark, he is chasing another. Twenty assists remains the record for a Premier League season – set by Thierry Henry in the 2002-03 season and matched by Kevin De Bruyne 2019-20. Fernandes is on 12 this season, with 14 games left to play. That might seem like an uphill battle, but Fernandes has been in a league of his own this season. He has created more chances than any other player in the league – 78, which is 27 clear of Declan Rice in second and 46 above the next best United player, Amad Diallo. Fernandes has been United’s most creative player for a long time. What makes his form even more remarkable is the backdrop ag...
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