Overview

• Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring as Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford, with both teams reduced to ten men.
• The goal was his 100th for the club in all competitions and came on his 200th Premier League appearance.
• Amorim publicly lauded Fernandes’ influence, saying he deserves to be in the club’s history.
• United’s head coach has deployed Fernandes in a deeper midfield role this season to increase his involvement in build-up play.
• The result offers short-term respite after recent scrutiny of performances, with a chance to record consecutive league wins at Brentford next Saturday.