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Bruno Fernandes criticises ‘lazy’ Manchester United and calls for more signings
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Captain unhappy with display in 2-2 Everton draw
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‘It’s not the place it needs to be,’ he says of the squad
Manchester United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, let rip at his teammates after their 2-2 pre-season draw with Everton, saying their performance was “lazy” and calling for further reinforcements.
A second-half goal from Mason Mount had United on course for victory in Atlanta, Georgia, after Fernandes’s opener was cancelled out by Iliman Ndiaye, but a bizarre 75th-minute own goal by Ayden Heaven gifted Everton the draw.
Premier League 2025-26 preview No 1: Arsenal
Mikel Arteta enters a pivotal season after finally buying a centre-forward and reinforcing his midfield and defence
Guardian writers’ predicted position: 2nd (NB: this is not necessarily Ed Aarons’ prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)
Last season’s position: 2nd
Manchester United v Everton: Mbeumo makes first Red Devils start against Toffees
Manchester United face Premier League rivals Everton in their final Summer Series pre-season clash across the Atlantic. The Red Devils are yet to lose on their travels under Ruben Amorim, dispatching both West Ham and Everton, scoring six times and conceding only twice. It has been a different story for Everton, who have lost to […]
Manchester United v Everton: Mbeumo makes first Red Devils start against Toffees
Manchester United face Premier League rivals Everton in their final Summer Series pre-season clash across the Atlantic. The Red Devils are yet to lose on their travels under Ruben Amorim, dispatching both West Ham and Everton, scoring six times and conceding only twice. It has been a different story for Everton, who have lost to […]