Man U’s new ace, Fernandez, ’19 goals in 30 debut games and 14 help’

Bruno Fernandes. yunhap news-Bruno Fernandez’s lead the rise of Manchester United.

Manchester United (hereinafter referred to as United) won a 2-1 victory with Fernandez’s final penalty kick in the home game against Aston Villa in the 17th round of the English Premier League in the 2020-2021 season held in Old Trafford in Manchester, England on the 2nd (Korean time).

Having been undefeated for 10 games in a row (8 wins, 2 draws), Manchester United recorded 10 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses, 33 points, and tied the lead with Liverpool. It is second place behind goal loss (Liverpool +17, Manchester +9).

In the 40th minute of the first half, Manchester United took the lead with Anthony Marsial’s opening goal. Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross was finished with Marsial’s head. However, in the 13th minute of the second half, Bertrand Traore allowed an equalizer and became 1-1.

United did not shake. After equalizing, Paul Pogba immediately scored a penalty.

The kicker is Fernandes. In the 16th minute of the second half, Fernandes scored a penalty kick for the final and rang Aston Villa. Fernandez debuted in the Premier League last February and scored 19 goals in 30 games. It is the second-most Manchester United player after Ruud van Nistelloy’s 22 goals. In addition, he scored 19 goals and 14 assists, and was involved in the most goals after Andy Cole (37 goals) in his 30 debut games.

Meanwhile, Manchester United continued their undefeated march against Aston Villa in 16 consecutive games after losing 0-1 in December 2009. It is an Aston Villa killer with 32 wins, 11 draws and 1 loss in 44 matches in the Premier League.

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