Bruno Fernandes: Man United star let down by teammates versus Newcastle

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·5 Maret 2026

Bruno Fernandes: Man United star let down by teammates versus Newcastle

Manchester United fell to a crushing 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Wednesday night.

Disappointing night

St James’ Park is a tough stadium to visit, but United will be kicking themselves for the manner of their defeat.

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Jacob Ramsey was sent off just before half-time with the scores level at 0-0.

United still managed to concede two goals to ten men and lose the game. The Red Devils failed to exert much pressure on the Newcastle goal despite having a man advantage throughout the entire second half.

Bruno Fernandes

The United captain had a mixed night as he gave away the penalty for Newcastle’s opener, which Anthony Gordon tucked away.

He did make up for it, though, just before half-time when he grabbed another assist—his 14th in the league this season—to allow Casemiro to head home an equaliser.

While United’s attack did little in the second half, Fernandes was one of the few players who tried to make things happen for his side.

He had eight key passes in the match and completed 84% of his passing attempts.

Fernandes carved out a great cross for Leny Yoro in the second half that the young defender should have finished.

The Portugal international surprisingly only had one shot at goal, which drifted wide of the post from outside the box.

He also worked defensively, winning two of his three tackles and coming out on top in four duels.

Fernandes did fail in his only dribble attempt, though.

The captain sets such high standards that this will hardly go down as a classic Bruno performance, but alongside Matheus Cunha, he was one of the few United attackers who could leave the stadium with his head somewhat held high.