Tag: Fernandes

Michael Carrick: Man Utd boss gives emotional address, refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes
23 October 2026 Off

Michael Carrick: Man Utd boss gives emotional address, refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes

By Total Football News

Under-pressure Manchester United boss Michael Carrick delivered a passionate and emotional address lasting five minutes and 30 seconds as he battles to save his job.

And he refused to rule out dropping skipper Bruno Fernandes for Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

Instead of taking his seat and answering questions as normal in Friday’s scheduled pre-match media conference at Carrington, Carrick said he wanted to start himself.

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Bruno Fernandes rounds on Michael Carrick after Man Utd lose to Como in Champions League
22 October 2026 Off

Bruno Fernandes rounds on Michael Carrick after Man Utd lose to Como in Champions League

By Total Football News

After winning 12 of his 17 games in charge last season to guide United back into the Champions League after a two-year absence, Carrick was given a two-year contract.

However, as happened with Solskjaer five years ago, the new campaign has unravelled spectacularly and they are 13th in the Premier League, three points clear of bottom club Sunderland.

Although they recovered from their shock opening-day defeat to newly promoted Hull

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Bruno Fernandes: Is form of Man Utd captain symptom or reason for their form?
13 October 2026 Off

Bruno Fernandes: Is form of Man Utd captain symptom or reason for their form?

By Total Football News

Towards the end of last season, when Fernandes’ contribution was at its most prolific, Benjamin Sesko was a regular in the number nine role, while veteran Brazilian Casemiro was the anchor in United’s midfield.

Of the nine league goals Sesko has scored in 2026, Fernandes created four. Fernandes was responsible for four of the final five goals Casemiro scored as a Manchester United player from 1 February onwards.

Quite aside

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Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki, Joao Pedro, Bruno Fernandes
1 September 2026 Off

Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki, Joao Pedro, Bruno Fernandes

By Total Football News

James McAtee (Nottingham Forest): He absolutely ran the game at Anfield from start to finish. Getting on the ball in the pockets, half-turn, playing forward. He was the reason they were any good, and he’s very, very good, but won’t be spoken about in the same breath as the goalscorers.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United): There’s not much more to say. Captain Fantastic, three goals, an assist, and nearly scored from

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Bruno Fernandes: Captain still setting the standard with Man Utd hat-trick
31 August 2026 Off

Bruno Fernandes: Captain still setting the standard with Man Utd hat-trick

By Total Football News

To sum up, the season started pretty badly for Fernandes, who was one of many players well below par in a shock 2-0 defeat at Hull City.

Matters improved significantly on Tuesday, as Fernandes collected the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award for his phenomenal contribution to United returning to the Champions League after a two-year absence.

Last season, he totted up a Premier League record of 21

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Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich Town: Bruno Fernandes hat-trick helps hosts win from behind
30 August 2026 Off

Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich Town: Bruno Fernandes hat-trick helps hosts win from behind

By Total Football News

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