Bruno Fernandes issues rallying cry to his dejected Man United team-mates - as Brighton defeat marks their worst start for 131 years
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Bruno Fernandes has called on Manchester United’s players to be braver and show some more belief to arrest their worst start to a season at home in 131 years. Despite the Manchester United captain cancelling out Yankuba Minteh’s opener from the penalty spot, Ruben Amorim’s side folded and were soundly beaten 3-1 by the time referee Peter Bankes brought an end to this somewhat one-sided contest.
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Asked if this malaise is in fact the new standard for United, who have not performed this poorly at home since their days known as Newton Heath, Fernandes was firm in response. ‘It can’t be,’ he told Sky Sports. ‘I understand the perspective from the outside. But we can’t be comfortable in thinking that this is OK. It’s not.
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‘I’m not here to lose games and be in the position we are in at the moment. But I know that no-one in that dressing room is and if someone is, they can’t be here.’. Bruno Fernandes has called on his team-mates to be braver and show some more belief.
Ruben Amorim’s side folded and were soundly beaten 3-1 by Brighton at Old Trafford. It took a late hat-trick from Amad Diallo on Thursday night to turn a poor performance against Southampton around but there was to be no rescue act this time around. For Brighton defender Lewis Dunk, this was ‘comfortable’ for the visiting Seagulls and an annual trip that continues to present little to no problem for them.
