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Tyrone Marshall

Why Erik ten Hag played Bruno Fernandes on right wing for Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Erik ten Hag praised Bruno Fernandes' ability to play in several positions after he made a vital contribution from the right wing during the 1-0 victory against Aston Villa.

Fernandes scored the only goal of the game at Old Trafford, but he was a surprise selection on the right of the front three, with Antony dropping to the bench.

The 28-year-old has shown his versatility recently, starting in a deeper position when Casemiro was suspended and switching to the right for this fixture, the seventh time he's played there this season.

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