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‘Where would Manchester United be without him?’: Paul Scholes praises Bruno Fernandes after another masterful display leads Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men to narrow victory over West Brom
- Bruno Fernandes scored the winning goal as Man Utd slid over the line on Saturday
- United weren’t at their best against West Brom, but secured three vital points
- Paul Scholes later said that everything happens through Fernandes for United
- Rio Ferdinand agreed on the Portuguese who has been a revelation
- REPORT: Manchester United slides over line against West Brom on Saturday
Paul Scholes highlighted the continuing importance of Bruno Fernandes to Manchester United after his winning goal from the penalty spot against West Brom on Saturday night.
The Portuguese midfielder, who has been a revelation for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team since arriving in January from Sporting Lisbon, converted on the second attempt from the penalty spot after Baggies goalkeeper Sam Johnstone left. your line to save your first effort.
But in a display that often lacks the conviction of the hosts at Old Trafford, Fernandes was once again a bright light and former Red Devils midfielder Scholes wondered after the game where United would be without him.
Paul Scholes highlighted the importance of Bruno Fernandes after Utd’s victory on Saturday
The Portuguese midfielder scored the decisive penalty against West Brom at Old Trafford
‘It was an ugly victory. Hopefully that will give them a little confidence, ” Scholes said. BT sport, after United’s first home league win of the season.
Sorry for West Brom. You wonder where Man Utd would be without Fernandes. Before Bruno arrived, United couldn’t create an opportunity. “
Former United center-back Rio Ferdinand, also an expert on BT Coverage, agreed with Scholes as to the influence of Fernandes in everything that lies ahead.
“Everything comes through him (Fernandes),” Ferdinand said.
Rio Ferdinand also praised Fernandes, who continues to impress in the United jersey.
‘He is a player who believes and assumes responsibilities. He seems to like that. ‘
Fernandes, who was first awarded a penalty early in the second half for a foul on Conor Gallagher before referee David Coote overruled his decision via VAR, admitted United can play better.
“It is very important for us to win this game because we need points in this league,” he said later.
Fernandes himself admitted that the team can play much better than his display showed.
“We create a lot, but I think we can do a lot better.”
On the penalty he conceded and which was later annulled, he said: ‘I’m sorry the first moment I touched the ball. What I feel is that first I touched the ball and then the player ”.
United’s victory means they move up to ninth place in the Premier League table, while West Brom remains winless and in the relegation zone.
