Casemiro
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Manchester United played out a thrilling 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, with both sides battling hard but ultimately unable to find a winner.
Bruno Fernandes gave United the lead in the first half with a stunning free-kick, lifting the home crowd and putting the Red Devils in a strong position going into the break.
However, Arsenal responded in the second half through Declan Rice.
The Englishman netted the equaliser to ensure Mikel Arteta’s side left Old Trafford with a share of the points.
Despite some late drama, neither side could break the deadlock again.
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United were left with yet another frustrating result in what has been a difficult Premier League campaign.
Ruben Amorim’s men remain 14th in the table, level on points with Tottenham in 13th.
They also sit a massive 15 points behind fourth-place Chelsea with only 10 games left to play.
One of the standout performers for United was Casemiro.
The Brazilian played the full 90 minutes and delivered one of his best performances in recent weeks.
Casemiro has come under scrutiny for his displays this season.
However against Arsenal, he provided stability in midfield and showed his leadership qualities in a high-pressure encounter.
After the match, Casemiro took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message with United fans, summing up the intensity of the battle at Old Trafford.
“What a thrilling match, lads!!” he wrote, showing his appreciation for the effort put in by his teammates and the support from the fans.
Bruno Fernandes was quick to respond in the comments, offering a simple but fitting verdict on Casemiro’s display.
“Classe,” the United captain wrote, accompanied by a handshake emoji – his way of acknowledging the Brazilian’s strong performance.
Fernandes himself earned praise from Amorim after the match, with the United boss highlighting the midfielder’s leadership and decisive moments.
“I think he steps up all the time,” Amorim said in 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.”
United now turn their attention back to the Europa League as they prepare for a crucial second-leg last-16 tie against Real Sociedad at Old Trafford on Thursday.
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