Just when Bruno Fernandes was struggling to justify his presence in Erik ten Hag's team, he reminded Manchester United supporters why they fell so hard and fast for him.
Sporting the captain's armband again, Fernandes' first-time volley was the type of spontaneous brilliance he has executed umpteen times during his United career. The precise measurement of Fernandes' side-footer is a skill beyond many of his teammates.
Perhaps it was the sight of his Portuguese speakers warming up. Casemiro, Cristiano Ronaldo and Fred were obvious picks to introduce in what had been a hitherto individualistic and regressive performance from United and Fernandes should know the armband does not make the skipper bulletproof.
