Manchester United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, openly admitted that the team’s performance fell below their standards during the Saturday afternoon clash against Nottingham Forest, which ended with a 3-2 victory for the Red Devils.

Bruno Fernandes Acknowledges Manchester United’s Subpar Performance in 3-2 Victory over Nottingham Forest.

The contest at Old Trafford started on a shaky note, with United finding themselves trailing 2-0 within the opening five minutes. However, a swift recovery ensued, culminating in a comeback that secured all three points courtesy of goals from Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, and Fernandes himself.

A comeback that secured all three points courtesy of goals from Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, and Fernandes

Reflecting on the game’s conclusion, the Portuguese international stressed the need to halt the trend of conceding early goals, a vulnerability that Arsenal also experienced over the weekend. Fernandes shared his post-match thoughts, stating, “The beginning wasn’t ideal, but we regained control, maintained possession, and began executing the right strategies.”

The Portuguese player stressed the need to halt the trend of conceding early goals

“Despite their strong defensive setup, we managed to find ways through and ultimately achieved the desired result. While we recognized the opportunity to reverse the situation, we kept our composure. By consolidating our backline and building confidence, the match momentum shifted in our favor. We generated numerous shot attempts during the initial half. Overall, our performance was commendable, excluding those initial four minutes.”

Fernandes emphasized the weight of wearing the Manchester United jersey, acknowledging its high expectations and demands. He expressed readiness to embrace those challenges, highlighting the team’s collective spirit, passion, and determination. He asserted, “It’s crucial to acknowledge that we must not concede early goals.”

Erik ten Hag’s squad faces a visit to the Emirates Stadium

Next Sunday, Erik ten Hag’s squad faces a visit to the Emirates Stadium, a ground where the home side secured a 3-2 win last season. However, Arsenal encountered their own difficulties on Saturday, conceding early in a 2-2 draw against Fulham. Mikel Arteta’s team aspires to rebound from this setback in the upcoming fixture, especially after surrendering a 2-1 lead in the 87th minute, despite Fulham playing with ten men following Calvin Bassery’s red card.