Alan Shearer has suggested that Bruno Fernandes looks "happier" playing without Cristiano Ronaldo after the midfielder impressed in Manchester United's 2-0 win over Tottenham.
Fernandes quickly established himself as United's talisman after joining the club in January 2020, but his influence - and form - has significantly waned since Ronaldo re-joined the club last summer.
It has been suggested by fans and pundits alike that Fernandes' own form has been stifled by Ronaldo. The Portuguese playmaker was named in the starting XI for Wednesday night's match, while Ronaldo was an unused substitute after starting United's last match.