Ever committed and ready to put in a shift, Fernandes played a little further forward against Spurs, dictating play with clever movement and sharp passing across the front line. It was his most expressive performance of the season, and indeed the Reds’ best attacking display since Erik ten Hag took over, in front of a jubilant Old Trafford crowd.
Such is the playmaker’s quality, his slower rate of goals and assists has come under scrutiny this campaign. Bruno made one thing clear after the game, though: he is willing to do whatever it takes to help the team succeed, even if it impacts his personal output.