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Bruno Fernandes struggles for form in early season at Manchester United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:01 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Bruno Fernandes struggles for form in early season at Manchester United

Summary

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United has faced challenges early in the season, registering minimal contributions since his strong finish last season. After scoring a hat-trick against Ipswich Town, he has struggled to influence matches, contributing to United's 12th-place standing in the Premier League. A dismal showing against rivals Manchester City and a draw with Fulham have raised concerns about Fernandes, who is expected to lead the team. The pressure mounts as United prepares for matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid after the international break.

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By the Numbers

•Fernandes scored one goal in World Cup and struggled against top teams.
•United has won one of their first five Premier League matches.
•United sits 12th in the Premier League standings after five games.
•Fernandes scored in a Champions League win over Sabah FC.
•Upcoming matches against Tottenham and Atletico could determine Carrick's future.

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What they're saying

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It has been four months since Bruno Fernandes made history, scoring and assisting on the final day of the season vs. Brighton & Hove Albion and surpassing Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne for the most assists (21) in a single Premier League season. It was enough to see him win a cluster of individual […]
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