AMAD DIALLO STRIKES LATE TO EARN MANCHESTER UNITED FOREST DRAW
Manchester United's winning streak ended in a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest. Casemiro put United ahead, but goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona were only partially answered by Amad Diallo's late volley.
FINAL SEASON: DO MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYERS BELIEVE BRUNO FERNANDES IS LEAVING
"The club wanted me to go." Discover the truth behind Bruno Fernandes’ shocking claims and his potential move to the Bundesliga.
Sources say Manchester United players think Bruno Fernandes might be in his last season with the team.
There have been many rumours about Fernandes moving to another club, and it seemed like he might leave this past summer.
He’s been one of Man Utd's best players for years, and Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal was interested in him before the Club World Cup in the summer.
A transfer seemed possible, but Fernandes chose to stay with Man Utd for at least another year.
Fernandes is off to a good start this season, with five goals and six assists in 15 Premier League games. Surprisingly, he said that people at the club wanted him to leave during the summer.
In a recent interview, Fernandes said, I felt like the club thought, 'If you leave, it’s not a huge deal for us.' It stings a bit.
He continued, It makes me sad more than anything. I'm a player who always shows up and always gives my all, so no one can say anything bad about me.
I could have left during the transfer window and made a lot more money.
I could have won many trophies this season, but I decided to stay, not just for my family but because I truly love the club.
Fernandes' comments have fueled more transfer rumours. talkSPORT reports that Man Utd’s squad thinks he gave the interview to get ready for leaving next year.
The report also says they believe Fernandes could be in his final year at Man Utd. They said Bayern Munich is a known admirer of Fernandes.
Sources have told talkSPORT that people in the Manchester United locker room feel that this season could be Fernandes's last at the club.
As for Bayern Munich's interest, a report from the Spanish newspaper Fichajes suggests they have made a move for Fernandes before January.
The German club is planning to offer about €50 million to convince Manchester United to sign Bruno Fernandes in this transfer window. Fernandes is seen as a great signing who can bring experience and top-quality passing.
His contract situation is serious, as this season is a key moment for his future. Bayern Munich's interest makes sense since they have admired the Portuguese midfielder’s style of play for a while.
REFEREES SWAYED: MICHAEL OWEN ACCUSES BRUNO FERNANDES OF "NAUGHTY" FREE-KICK INFLUENCE
Manchester United's equaliser came from a questionable free-kick after Adam Smith was penalised for handball. Michael Owen suggests Bruno Fernandes' overreaction swayed referee Simon Hooper's poor decision.
After Manchester United got a questionable free kick against Bournemouth, Bruno Fernandes was accused of swaying Simon Hooper's call. On Monday, Fernandes scored a cool free kick to tie the game at 3-3 after Bournemouth's captain, Adam Smith, was called for a handball.
The 4-4 game at Old Trafford was filled with action, but the free-kick call wasn't the main thing people were talking about. Still, it angered Bournemouth. Their manager, Andoni Iraola, said, I think it's a clear mistake. It hit above the armband. It's not a foul.
The ball hit Smith's arm at close range, but Hooper gave a free kick and booked Smith for arguing after Fernandes scored. Michael Owen thinks Hooper only made that decision because Fernandes influenced him.
Owen said about Fernandes' free kick on Premier League Productions, The speed, the curve, everything was great—but it shouldn't have been a free kick. The ball was a foot away from him. Even if it hits him low, it's harsh when you kick it into someone from a yard away. His arms weren't waving around, and it was too high anyway. It was a bad call.
Little things matter a lot. People don't want to see players faking falls or claiming free kicks when they shouldn't. If Bruno Fernandes doesn't overreact when the ball hits, he doesn't get the call. The ref thinks, 'I didn't see it right; I'll give it,' because of the player's reaction. It's human.
These small things make a big difference. If Bruno doesn't act like that, if he's not pushing the limits and being a bit sneaky, they don't get that free kick or score that goal. It's like he was streetwise in winning that free kick.
Smith was mad about the call. He said, We let in a bad goal right before halftime, which made us angry, and it showed. We came out for the second half and scored twice right away.
Then, no surprise, the ref makes a bad call because the ball hit my shoulder from a yard away. What am I supposed to do with my arms? I don't know. He didn't even want to talk to me, which is worse. Even the Man United players said it wasn't a handball!
As a defender, I don't know what to do anymore. It's a yard away, or even right next to me! It hit the top of my sleeve. I thought that wasn't handball anymore?
He wouldn't even talk to me. He said, 'I don't want to talk to you right now.' Then he booked me after the goal. It's really annoying.