Erik ten Hag praised Bruno Fernandes for rescuing Manchester United in their match against the Premier League’s bottom club, Sheffield United. Despite falling behind twice, Fernandes scored two goals and provided an assist for Rasmus Hojlund’s goal, helping United secure a 4-2 victory.

Ten Hag commended Fernandes for his excellent form, leadership, and energy on the field, emphasizing his ability to make crucial decisions and contributions to the team. While ten Hag acknowledged the team’s resilience in fighting back after trailing, he also recognized the need to address the issues that led to conceding goals, emphasizing the importance of learning from their mistakes.

Despite the negatives, he expressed satisfaction with the win and stressed the importance of moving forward. Fernandes expressed his happiness at scoring but emphasized that winning games is his main priority as a Manchester United player.

He acknowledged the team’s recent struggles in securing victories and emphasized the responsibility of every player to contribute to the team’s success. In a historic moment for the club, Ethan Wheatley became the 250th academy graduate to play for the first team when he made a late appearance as a substitute.