Bruno Fernandes perfectly summed up Casemiro’s superb performance after Manchester United secured a 1-1 Premier League draw against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Manchester United took the lead against Arsenal in the first half after a sensational direct free-kick from Bruno Fernandes broke the deadlock before half-time.
However, Bruno Fernandes’ United opener would be cancelled out in the second half after Declan Rice netted the crucial equaliser for Arsenal at Old Trafford.
United and Arsenal were unable to find a winner in a thrilling second half and both the Red Devils and the Gunners had to settle for a point from Sunday’s clash.
Ruben Amorim’s men are 14th in the Premier League table and are level on points with 13-place Tottenham and are 17 points clear of the relegation zone.
The Red Devils are a mammoth 15 points adrift from fourth-place Chelsea with only 10 Premier League matches remaining in the 2024-25 campaign.
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Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images
Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images
What Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro said after Man Utd draw
Casemiro played the full 90 minutes in Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal and the former Real Madrid star impressed with his overall performance.
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The 33-year-old United star has been met with criticism over his past performances in the middle of the park, but Casemiro was a steady option against Arsenal.
Casemiro took to social media after the Premier League match at Old Trafford and he shared a heartfelt message with United supporters on Instagram.
Posting on his profile, the ex-Real Madrid midfielder wrote: “What a thrilling match, lads!!”
Bruno Fernandes was spotted in the comments of Casemiro’s Instagram post and the 30-year-old United captain made his feelings clear on his performance.
“Classe,” he simply wrote, adding a handshake emoji.
Bruno Fernandes’ reaction to Casemiro’s performance for Manchester United against Arsenal. Credit: Instagram
Bruno Fernandes’ reaction to Casemiro’s performance for Manchester United against Arsenal. Credit: Instagram
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How Ruben Amorim felt Bruno Fernandes performed for Man Utd against Arsenal
Speaking after the Premier League result at Old Trafford, United manager Ruben Amorim was full of praise for the impact that Fernandes had against Arsenal.
“I think he steps up all the time,” he said at his post-match press conference, as per Manchester United’s official website.
“Sometimes, he can show some frustration in some moments that can hurt him more than anybody.
“And I understand that, it’s that frustration: he wants to win. But, again, he’s also always available, always there to play in different positions. And when we need sometimes a goal, a free-kick, an assist, he’s always there.
“So I think he’s a very good example. He does some mistakes. that’s normal, but he’s a very good example for the other players.”
United will now switch their focus back to the Europa League ahead of their second-leg last-16 encounter with Real Sociedad at Old Trafford on Thursday evening.