It happened like many expected: Bruno Fernandes (MID, 8.5m) played as a false nine in the match against Fulham last night, in which Manchester United won 1-0, and the only goal in this match was scored by new club signing Joshua Zirkzee (FWD, 7.0m).
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As a first penalty taker in the team, also with some set-piece duties over the games, Fernandes was more than a must-have in this game week, and mostly because of his position—false 9 in the absence of Rasmus Hojlund (FWD, 7.5m).
Most transferred IN: Noussar Mazraoui (MUN, DEF, 4.5m) / GW1 – 8 pts 😍
GW2 vs. Brighton (A) – ??? 👀
Most transferred OUT: Ollie Watkins (AVL, FWD, 9.0m) / GW1 – 2 pts (61 mp) 😐
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However, even though he has put up 1XG in the match against Fulham, Fernandes did not get an attacking return, and the statistics were really disappointing, so, in general, he gets only 3 points at the end, and he already apologized to those Fantasy Premier League managers who own him in their teams, adding that he will repay them:
‘Nothing beats the feeling of being back at Old Trafford’ wrote Bruno.
‘Ps: fantasy league managers that trust me sorry for yesterday… I will repay you’ added the Portugal international.
Nothing beats the feeling of being back at Old Trafford ❤️
Ps: fantasy league managers that trust me sorry for yesterday… I will repay you 😅🤦🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/zblkitV7Q2
— Bruno Fernandes (@B_Fernandes8) August 17, 2024
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The Portugal international had 2 big chances missed, as he easily could get a brace from those situations; he had 6 shots in general with 3 shots on target. It was not only those 2 big chances; there was one more in his favorite position, but his shoot was not good enough.
Manchester United will play against Brighton away in the next game, week 2.