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Steven Railston

Bruno Fernandes makes demand to Manchester United dressing room after Southampton win

Bruno Fernandes has urged Manchester United's dressing room to maintain high standards for the rest of the season.

United beat Southampton 1-0 on Saturday afternoon and Fernandes scored the matchwinner in the second half. Fernandes' goal was an outstanding finish from the edge of the box and it was a strike worthy of winning the game at St. Mary's Stadium.

United's performance was not convincing, but they remained committed across the pitch and defended well throughout.

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It was another spirited display from Erik ten Hag's side after Monday's win against Liverpool and it was another much-needed three points. Fernandes reflected on the performance after the match and he urged his teammates to continue to play with spirit.

"We knew playing against Southampton is not easy, we have experienced that already in the last few years," Fernandes told BT Sport.

"We know sometimes you have to suffer, this is the Premier League, every game is tough. Well done to us, great job, we won the game and it's three points, now we have to carry on.

"It's important [momentum] because one win doesn't make the league, two wins don't make the league. We have to carry on with this spirit and we have to carry it on for the reason of the season, this is what this club demands, all the players know that.

"I think after Liverpool, everyone could feel it, we said before today's game that we had set the standard, so we have to carry on now and go with this standard, if we can, even improve it."

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