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Bruno Fernandes hailed for helping to inspire Manchester United to the cusp of success this season with Troy Deeney highlighting his 'desire to win' - and Joleon Lescott insists talisman is keeping standards high

Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes has again been lauded by pundits after playing a starring role in leading the club to the cusp of success this season.

Fernandes has scored 16 goals in all competitions and been ever-present for a United team on course for their first trophy since 2017 with the Europa League final to come in Gdansk later this month.

And ahead of United's trip to Aston Villa, Sky Sports' experts waxed lyrical when highlighting Fernandes' relentless work ethic and sheer will to win.

Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes has been hailed by Sky Sports' punditry team
Troy Deeney has lauded Fernandes' work ethic and his sheer desire to win every game possible

Troy Deeney, who came up against Fernandes last campaign with Watford, named the Portuguese playmaker as the main reason behind United's climb up the table.