In a match that mirrored their hard-fought victory over Coventry City on Sunday, Manchester United once again found themselves trailing before ultimately prevailing. Despite being behind twice, United’s superior quality shone through in the end, with Bruno Fernandes emerging as the hero.
Fernandes’s penalty and long-range blast gave United the lead, and his cross found Rasmus Hojlund for the insurance goal. The win provides Erik ten Hag with further evidence of his team’s resilience, a quality that will be crucial in their pursuit of a place in the Europa Conference League.
Just three days after their dramatic penalty shootout victory over Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final, United showed character to bounce back from an early setback against Sheffield United. The Blades had won only one away league game all season, but they stunned Old Trafford by taking the lead through Jayden Bogle.
United responded through a fine header from Harry Maguire, but Sheffield United regained the lead early in the second half when Ben Brereton Diaz converted from close range. However, Fernandes once again stepped up, converting a penalty and then firing home a stunning long-range effort.
Hojlund’s late goal put the game beyond doubt, securing a much-needed victory for United. While the performance was far from perfect, the result provides a boost to ten Hag’s side as they look to finish the season on a positive note.
