Manchester United secured a 2-0 victory away at the King Power Stadium yesterday afternoon.
Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard were on target for the Red Devils as they clinched the third spot on the final day.
Since making his Premier League debut, Bruno Fernandes was directly involved in more goals (15) than any other player in the division:
❍ 14 games
❍ 8 goals
❍ 7 assistsA game-changing signing. https://t.co/J17Y9Tr3ti
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) July 26, 2020
Here are three major talking points from the victory.
High-end Reds
Solskjaer’s men have timed their strong run of form to perfection and end the season on a high. United end the Premier League on a 14-match unbeaten run. They collected 32 points, the most in the division within this period.
Since Bruno Fernandes made his debut, Manchester United have won more Premier League points (32) than any other team. Fernandes has been directly involved in more goals (15) than any other player in that time.
Transformative. 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/ZyeU80sWQQ
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) July 26, 2020
Consequently, United have finished the season in the third spot. The squad will have to be strengthened before the commencement of next season, but the strong finish to the season can be seen as a sign of better things to come.
The Bruno effect
United’s turn of fortune can be traced to the acquisition of Portuguese maestro Bruno Fernandes. To say he had an instant impact on Manchester United would be an understatement.
Bruno Fernandes in the Premier League this season [Man Utd squad rank]:
44 total shots taken [3rd]
30 chances created [3rd]
15 goals + assists [3rd]
8 goals [4th]
7 assists [=1st]He made his debut in February. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/hscqvFT10Q
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) July 26, 2020
He ends the season unbeaten in the league, visibly fatigued, and highly celebrated. Fernandes has been directly involved in 15 league goals since his debut scoring eight and providing seven assists.
Lingard leaves it late
Jesse Lingard got on the score-sheet yesterday, his first Premier League goal of the season. He made the goal himself with some smart pressing to force an error out of Kasper Schmeichel before passing it into the net.
First PL goal of the season: Marcus Rashford
Last PL goal of the season: Jesse LingardTwo of our own pic.twitter.com/sKhZkhfmOx
— Ninja Shōyō🔰 (@EngrLeroy) July 26, 2020
The goal will perhaps feel like a moment of personal vindication for Lingard, who is often criticised for his output. Lingard will want to put the past year behind him and if he remains at United next season, this goal will certainly be a morale booster to take into next year.
