The 30-year-old has acquired loads of criticism over time, particularly throughout Man Utd’s moments of battle. However he was straight concerned in all three of Man Utd’s targets as they beat on Sunday.
He has now been straight concerned in 112 Premier League targets for Man Utd, the Tenth-most for the membership. Since Fernandes’ debut for Man Utd in February 2020, solely Kevin De Bruyne (90) has recorded extra assists throughout all competitions for a facet in Europe’s high 5 leagues than the Portuguese midfielder’s 80.
Fernandes is considered one of three Man Utd gamers in our Workforce of the Week for Gameweek 29, with the one different membership to boast a number of representatives.
We’ve used our Squawka Rating to find out the 11 picks, based mostly on the statistical leaders for metrics related to their positions. And as ever, we’ve thrown an honourable point out XI for good measure.
GK: Bernd Leno (Fulham)
There have been simply three clear sheets within the Premier League this weekend, and Bernd Leno saved considered one of them. The German helped his facet shut out to safe a 2-0 victory, making 4 saves, three of these coming from photographs contained in the field. Leno additionally prevented 0.44 targets, among the many finest within the Premier League this weekend.
Honourable point out: Mark Flekken (79%)
RB: Jurrien Timber (Arsenal)
Jurrien Timber was strong in ‘s 1-0 win over on Sunday, having no actual points in coping with the Blues’ left-hand facet. The Dutchman made two interceptions retaining possession and gained one sort out, whereas additionally profitable 4 aerial duels. Timber made three clearances and was a part of a defence to face simply two photographs heading in the right direction. On the different finish of the pitch, Timber had 4 touches within the opposition field and accomplished six passes into the ultimate third.
Honourable point out: Jake O’Brien (70%)
CB: Cristian Romero (Tottenham)
Though Tottenham conceded two targets of their defeat to Fulham, Cristian Romero scored properly on the weekend. And that’s as a result of he got here off when the sport was nonetheless goalless. Throughout his 68 minutes on the pitch, Romero made one interception in his personal field and 7 clearances, doing all he may to minimise Fulham’s attacking menace. The Argentine additionally gained possession thrice within the defensive third.
Honourable point out: Nikola Milenkovic (69%)
CB: Ayden Heaven (Man Utd)
What a displaying Ayden Heaven had at centre-back for Man Utd of their 0-3 win over Leicester. It was his first Premier League begin for the membership since shifting from Arsenal within the winter switch window. However the teenager performed past his years. Heaven made one last-man sort out and blocked thee photographs to maintain Leicester out, gained three tackles, made three clearances. He additionally boasted a retention price of 90.74% and gained 85.71% of his floor duels. Sadly his sport got here to a untimely finish resulting from damage, however Man Utd followers will like what they noticed.
Honourable point out: Gabriel (68%)
Ruben Amorim’s left-wing-back, Diogo Dalot recorded an intentional help in Man Utd’s win over Leicester, establishing Bruno Fernandes for the third. Assault-minded, Dalot accomplished two take-ons and accomplished 50% of his tried crosses from open play, which is an efficient success price. He additionally blocked one cross, made three clearances and gained 4 aerial duels.
Honourable point out: Antonee Robinson (69%)
DM: Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
Bruno Fernandes may have crushed Leicester on his personal. The Man Utd captain ran the present on the King Energy Stadium, with one objective and two assists. Sitting on the base of Man Utd’s midfield, Fernandes gained three tackles and possession 9 occasions within the center third — the joint-most of any midfielder within the Premier League this weekend. He additionally made 16 ball recoveries, greater than some other Premier League midfielder, and made 12 correct ahead passes.
Honourable point out: Idrissa Gueye (70%)
DM: Christian Norgaard (Brentford)
Christian Norgaard joined Fernandes on profitable possession 9 occasions within the center third, serving to Brentford come from behind to beat on the weekend. Norgaard gained seven duels in complete together with 100% of his aerial battles, and made 11 ball recoveries. He accomplished 17 ahead passes and gained 4 tackles, whereas additionally scoring the profitable objective for the Bees, which added to his efficiency.
Honourable point out: Joao Gomes (70%)
RW: Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
Bryan Mbeumo arrange Yoane Wissa for Brentford’s equaliser towards Bournemouth, recording an intentional help. That was considered one of two probabilities Mbeumo created on the Vitality Stadium, serving to Brentford of their comeback. The Cameroonian additionally accomplished two crosses, had a 100% success price in his take-ons and had one shot heading in the right direction.
Honourable point out: Gabriel Martinelli (68%)
No.10: Omar Marmoush (Man Metropolis)
Omar Marmoush began ‘s draw with simply behind the striker, and scored their second objective. He additionally gained the penalty for Man Metropolis’s opener. General, Marmoush created two massive probabilities, had six touches within the opposition field and accomplished 15 passes within the last third.
Honourable point out: Morgan Gibbs-White (69%)
LW: Carlos Alcaraz (Everton)
Having performed predominantly by way of the center since becoming a member of , Carlos Alcaraz was moved to the left for his or her 1-1 draw with . And the 22-year-old performed properly. Alcaraz accomplished 19 last third passes and created two probabilities, alongside a 50% success price together with his crosses. He additionally did his bit defensively, profitable two tackles and making 4 ball recoveries.
Honourable point out: Antoine Semenyo (68%)
ST: Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves)
Jorgen Strand Larsen scored each of ‘ targets as they beat 1-2 to maneuver 9 factors away from the relegation zone. It was the Norwegian’s second brace within the Premier League, and the primary match he’s scored in and gained within the English top-flight. Larsen had simply two photographs, naturally boasting a 100% conversion price. He additionally gained 4 aerial duels boasted 0.9 non-penalty Anticipated Targets and had two touches within the opposition field.
