Bruno Fernandes rammed the criticism which had come his way over the past week down the throats of his bizarrely numerous naysayers with a beguiling display in Manchester United’s 5–2 thrashing of Ipswich Town on Sunday.
United’s captain had his leadership qualities questioned in the aftermath of a dismal defeat to Hull City last weekend. The rest of the Red Devils underwhelmed just as much as the skipper, yet, as has become custom in recent years, it was Fernandes who received the brunt of the backlash.