Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has defended Ruben Amorim’s criticisms of the team and says the head coach’s comments fired him up. Amorim previously said this United team were “maybe the worst in history” following last weekend’s 3-1 home defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion.

Manchester United moved up to fourth in the Europa League table with sights set on earning a bye to the round of 16.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes' future will - eventually - become a talking point as the Portuguese midfielder heads closer towards the end of his contract.

If this is the worst Manchester United team of all time then being their best player is perhaps not too high an accolade. Though the next question is where United, who visit Fulham on Jan 26, would be without Bruno Fernandes.

Their only defeat came at Rangers back in October when they were beaten 4-0, with Vaclav Cerny scoring twice. Their wins came against Rigas FS, PAOK Salonika, Midtjylland and FK Qarabag while they have secured goalless draws with Olympiakos and Hoffenheim so it won’t be an easy match for United, although it probably should be.

Bruno Fernandes has defended Ruben Amorim after his harsh comments on Manchester United’s players (Getty) Bruno Fernandes insists Ruben Amorim did not mean his scathing analysis

He strikes in added time to give the Red Devils a 2-0 win over Rangers that puts them on course for the Europa League last 16. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Bruno Fernandes scores last-gasp winner to all but seal Europa League progress - Skipper has decisive late say to almost guarantee the Red Devils’ automatic qualification for the last 16

Collyer was introduced to the game for Manuel Ugarte in the second half and the 21-year-old has enjoyed a fine start to 2025. Bruno Fernandes lavished Collyer with praise after United's win against Rangers and Martinez became the latest senior player to compliment the academy product.

The Manchester United captain struck in the final moments after another ponderous performance from Ruben Amorim’s side

Manchester United closed in on a direct passage to the Europa League last 16 thanks to Bruno Fernandes' late winner to beat Rangers 2-1.

Manchester United clinched a thrilling 2-1 win over Scottish side Rangers at Old Trafford, courtesy a stoppage-time goal by Bruno Fernandes. The match witnessed an intense back-and-forth, with Rangers's Cyriel Dessers leveling the score in the 88th minute.