Fernandes scored either side of half-time to give his side a commanding two-goal lead. However, new signing Philippe Coutinho and youngster Jacob Ramsey led the Villans’ fightback. Coutinho played a part in Ramsey’s goal to halve the deficit before getting on the end of the Englishman’s cross to score his side’s equalizer.
Speaking after the game, Fernandes lamented Manchester United’s inability to kill the game off with a third goal. He said (as quoted by the Mirror):
The Portuguese playmaker added:
Fernandes did have praise for his side’s performance and believes they were unlucky not to get a result.
“I prefer to win” - Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes not content with his brace vs Aston Villa
Fernandes was arguably Manchester United’s best player on the night and was a constant threat to Aston Villa. His first goal was fortuitous as Emiliano Martinez dropped a regulation save into his net but the second was well-taken from close range.
However, the 27-year-old wasn’t content with his brace, adding that he’d trade those goals for a Red Devils win. Fernandes said:
The result meant Manchester United remain seventh in the Premier League. They could’ve gone one place further with a win, but have only fallen further behind in the race for a top-four finish.
Manchester United are just one point ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers in eighth and five points adrift of the final UEFA Champions League spot.
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