Manchester United secured a crucial 3-2 victory against Sheffield United despite facing adversity during the match. After trailing twice, the Reds fought back with goals from Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes (2), and Rasmus Hojlund. The match also highlighted Erik ten Hag’s commitment to promoting academy players, as Ethan Wheatley made his debut as a late substitute. While fans remain frustrated with the season, they extended their support to ten Hag and recognized the key contributions of Fernandes and Maguire in the comeback victory.
Results for: Manchester United
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has lauded Bruno Fernandes’ leadership and impressive form after the Portuguese midfielder played a crucial role in the team’s 4-2 Premier League win over Sheffield United. Fernandes scored United’s second equalizer and winning goal, extending his tally to seven goals in the last five games and becoming the club’s top scorer this season with 15 goals.
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong and monitoring the situation of Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong as they look to bolster their squad in the summer transfer window.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool suffered a major setback in their Premier League title chase with a 2-0 loss at Everton, while Manchester United survived another scare with a 4-2 victory over Sheffield United.
Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the goals that handed Klopp his first Merseyside derby defeat since taking charge in 2015. The loss leaves Liverpool three points behind leaders Arsenal and one ahead of Manchester City, who have two games in hand.
In other Premier League action, Crystal Palace secured their Premier League status with a 2-0 win over Newcastle thanks to a brace from Jean-Philippe Mateta. Bournemouth also boosted their survival hopes with a 1-0 win at Wolves.
Arne Slot, the 45-year-old Feyenoord boss, has emerged as the favorite to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. Slot has quickly risen to prominence, leading Feyenoord to the KNVB Cup title and a runner-up finish in the Conference League. His reputation as a disciple of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has attracted attention, particularly from former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, who has opted to work under Slot instead of joining Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff at Old Trafford. Liverpool, led by former sporting director Michael Edwards, is reportedly in negotiations with Slot, who is open to the switch but would require a €10 million (£8.6 million) compensation package.
Manchester United’s 18-year-old academy graduate, Ethan Wheatley, made his first senior appearance in the team’s victory over Sheffield United. While he did not score a goal during his brief time on the field, club captain Bruno Fernandes encouraged him to aim for one. Wheatley’s debut marked the 250th time a United academy player has featured for the first team. Despite not finding the net, fans expressed their excitement at seeing more youth representation. The team’s 4-2 victory was secured by two goals from Fernandes and one from Hojlund, despite trailing twice during the match.
Manchester United claimed a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Sheffield United, but it was not without its challenges. Bruno Fernandes emerged as the game-changer with a remarkable brace, while Harry Maguire and Rasmus Hojlund also found the back of the net. However, some players underperformed, including Andre Onana and Diogo Dalot, who received only 5/10 ratings.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder expressed disappointment with two referee decisions that contributed to Manchester United’s 4-2 comeback win on Wednesday. Wilder questioned the awarding of a free-kick before United’s first goal, as well as a penalty decision that led to their second equalizer. Despite Sheffield United briefly retaking the lead in the second half, late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund sealed the victory for Manchester United. The result keeps Erik ten Hag’s side in contention for European qualification, while Sheffield United remains rooted at the bottom of the Premier League table, facing almost certain relegation.
Manchester United overcame a spirited Sheffield United side 4-2 at Old Trafford, despite conceding twice and requiring comebacks to secure the win. Captain Bruno Fernandes played a pivotal role, scoring twice and assisting another as Erik ten Hag’s men extended their unbeaten streak to five matches. However, defensive errors remain a concern for the Dutch manager, with United conceding at least two goals in each of their last five matches across all competitions.
Manchester United overcame a twice-deficit to emerge victorious against Sheffield United at Old Trafford. Despite the Blades scoring first through Jayden Bogle, United equalized with Harry Maguire and sealed the win with a brace from Bruno Fernandes and a goal from Rasmus Hojlund. Meanwhile, Ethan Wheatley became the 250th academy graduate to debut for United, making club history. However, Sheffield United’s struggles continue as they surpass Derby’s record for goals conceded in a Premier League season, reaching 92.