• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Bruno Fernandes hailed as the perfect captain as 'classy' Marcus Rashford gesture spotted

Home> Football> Football News> Man Utd

Updated 18:13 26 Nov 2023 GMTPublished 17:59 26 Nov 2023 GMT

Bruno Fernandes hailed as the perfect captain as 'classy' Marcus Rashford gesture spotted

He showed his leadership skills.

Rory O'Callaghan

Rory O'Callaghan

Bruno Fernandes has been praised for helping Marcus Rashford with a 'classy' gesture during Sunday's match between Manchester United and Everton.

United travelled to face Everton at Goodison Park in the Toffees' first match since their 10 point deduction in the Premier League.

Erik ten Hag's side took the lead after just four minutes in spectacular fashion, Alejandro Garnacho putting the visitors ahead with an acrobatic overhead kick.

Advert

Everton recovered well from that setback and pushed hard for an equaliser but were dealt a hammer blow when Anthony Martial was brought down by former United defender Ashley Young inside the area.

Referee John Brooks initially waved away United's penalty appeals and booked Martial for simulation.

But he reversed his decision following a VAR review, awarding the away side a spot kick.

United's regular penalty taker Fernandes initially took possession of the ball but then handed it to Rashford.

The England international took full advantage of his opportunity to score, firing past Jordan Pickford to bag just his second goal of the season.

Advert

Rashford's dramatic loss of form has been a major talking point in the current campaign and fans were quick to praise Fernandes for helping to boost the striker's confidence after a lean period.

"This is why Bruno Fernandes IS captain material," posted one fan on X.

"He knows Rashford is struggling for form, and confidence and goals and he handed him the ball to take the penalty to get him going."

Rashford scored only his second goal of the season (Image: Getty)
Rashford scored only his second goal of the season (Image: Getty)

Advert

"Bruno Fernandes is amazing for giving Rashford the penalty considering he’s been out of form & needs his confidence back. That’s my captain right there," added another.

A third wrote: "Class captaincy by Bruno Fernandes. Respect."

While a fourth added: "Fernandes is class there giving the pen to Rashford. He knows he needs that goal."

Anthony Martial went on to add a third goal for United later in the second half to put the result beyond doubt.

Featured Image Credit: Sky Sports

Topics: Marcus Rashford, Manchester United, Premier League, Bruno Fernandes, Football, Everton, Fan Reactions

Rory O'Callaghan
Rory O'Callaghan

Rory O'Callaghan is Editorial Lead at SPORTbible. He has previously worked for Sky Sports News, MailOnline and Reach covering football, cricket, boxing and MMA. Tested daily as a Liverpool fan in a Manchester office.

X

@rory_ocallaghan

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

3 hours ago
4 hours ago
6 hours ago
7 hours ago
  • GettyGetty
    3 hours ago

    Roy Keane Was Brutally Rejected By Only Player He Asked To Swap Shirts With

    Keane was swiftly turned down - and decided he would never ask another player again.

    Football
  • GettyGetty
    4 hours ago

    Ange Postecoglou Rejects Huge Offer as Premier League Return Stance Clear

    Postecoglou has rejected the chance to make a relatively swift return to football.

    Football
  • GettyGetty
    6 hours ago

    Cole Palmer's Cryptic Comment on Kobbie Mainoo Post Gets Fans Talking

    Palmer's response sparked wild debate.

    Football
  • GettyGetty
    7 hours ago

    Celtic Sacked Staff Member After Transfer List Leaked to Public

    Celtic commissioned a criminal probe into the leak.

    Football
  • Bruno Fernandes explained how referee 'triggered' him prior to penalty miss against Fulham
  • Gary Neville spots 'real reason' Bruno Fernandes missed penalty against Fulham as footage goes viral
  • Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes reacts to Marcus Rashford's England recall with four-word message
  • Bruno Fernandes offered transfer that Man Utd might be unable to reject as 'secret meeting' held