Overview

• Asked what people get wrong about him, Fernandes told the BBC, "Nothing," adding that others are free to hold opinions he cannot change.
• Pundits including Roy Keane and Gary Neville have questioned his leadership and demeanour, with Keane dismissing some of his remarks as “soundbites.”
• Manchester United ended 2024/25 in 15th place and lost the Europa League final to Tottenham, and they have started 2025/26 inconsistently with four points from three league games.
• United have already exited the League Cup on penalties to League Two side Grimsby Town after a 2-2 draw in normal time.
• Fernandes remains a leading creative presence for United and reportedly rejected a lucrative summer offer from Al-Hilal to stay in the Premier League.