Pundit Alan Shearer has showered praise on Bruno Fernandes and one Manchester United-linked player in his picks for the Premier League Team of the Week.
Bruno Fernandes once again highlighted his stunning influence after his performance in Manchester United’s thumping 4-1 win over Wolves on Monday evening.
The 31-year-old United captain played the full 90 minutes at the Molineux and Fernandes scored a superb brace and picked up an assist for the Red Devils.
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Fernandes made an impact for United against Wolves in the first half after the Portugal international broke the deadlock and fired his side into the lead.
The Portuguese midfielder picked up his only assist in the Premier League match after the break, with Fernandes singling out Mason Mount with a chipped ball.
Fernandes ensured that Ruben Amorim’s men walked away with all three Premier League points on Monday after he successfully converted from the spot-kick.
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Bruno Fernandes during the Premier League match between Wolves and Manchester United at the Molineux in 2025 in Wolverhampton, England.
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Bruno Fernandes has had to contend with a position change in the 2025-26 Premier League campaign after Ruben Amorim tweaked his role in his tactical system.
The Manchester United star has been playing deep in the two-man midfield pivot of Amorim’s tactical system alongside Casemiro and his influence has waned at times.
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However, Fernandes has been able to shine on different occasions for the Red Devils, including his impact in United’s 4-1 demolition of Wolves at the Molineux.
Speaking to the Premier League’s official website, Alan Shearer lavished praise on the Red Devils skipper for how he was ‘running’ the United midfield against Wolves.
“Fernandes led by example once again,” he said.
“Ran the midfield and not only scored two goals, but produced some excellent passes, including a sensational delivery for Mason Mount.”
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Alan Shearer’s reaction to Man Utd-linked Adam Wharton after the Crystal Palace star’s performance
Adam Wharton has been linked with United and the 21-year-old Crystal Palace midfielder deeply impressed in the 2-1 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
The United target played the full 90 minutes of the Premier League clash on Sunday and Shearer insisted that Adam Wharton was “unplayable” with his performance.
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“A passing masterclass, he was simply unplayable at times against Fulham,” he said
“Hard to believe he is still only 21 years old. Palace have a real talent on their hands.”
Crystal Palace hold United-linked Wharton in high esteem and the Eagles reportedly value the talented England international at around a hefty £80m valuation.
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