Bruno Fernandes was the driving force behind Manchester United’s win over Wolves, an opponent he knows well.
When Manchester United signed Bruno Fernandes in 2020, he made his debut a day later against a resilient Wolves side.
That Wolves team boasted Ruben Neves, Joao Moutinho, and Diogo Jota, proven Premier League and international players.
Fast-forward to 2025 and Wolves are a shadow of that team, slumped 20th in the Premier League table.
Manchester United dispatched them 4-1 away from home, with Bruno Fernandes central to everything good about the team’s performance.
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United goal celebration with Matheus Cunha, black kit
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Were Wolves just terrible, or do you feel a little better about Ruben Amorim and the players?
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How Bruno Fernandes helped to tear Wolves apart
Bruno Fernandes scored Manchester United’s opener after a calamitous defensive error from Andre, that released Matheus Cunha.
Cunha could have shot but he chose to play Fernandes in, and while he slipped, he spun and turned his opponent and prodded the ball into the net.
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Fernandes then set up a goal for Mason Mount with a superb cross to make it 3-1, after Bryan Mbeumo had netted the second.
He then stepped up to score a penalty to make it 4-1, earning Manchester United’s biggest win of the season so far.
Fernandes was unlucky to only end with one assist. He created five chances, including releasing Diogo Dalot for a one v one in the first half that was saved by Sam Johnstone.
Where would we be without Bruno Fernandes?
He was outstanding vs Wolves! Hope you had him in your fantasy football team!
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Bruno Fernandes’ importance is about to grow
There is a lot of responsibility on Manchester United’s captain, and Bruno Fernandes continues to step up and deliver.
Fernandes’ creative responsibility is about to grow, with Bryan Mbeumo and Amad set to depart to the African Cup of Nations.
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Amad created four goalscoring chances during Manchester United’s win, and Mbeumo created three.
Manchester United are about to become a lot less difficult for defences to face without the pair, over the next month.
Matheus Cunha created two chances, while Diogo Dalot made four key passes.
United won’t face Wolves each week, with upcoming fixtures against Bournemouth, Aston Villa and Newcastle set to get tougher.
Fernandes will have to be on his best form to deliver, without two of his top teammates.
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