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“‘I wasn’t performing’: Bruno Fernandes says Carrick was right to drop him after criticism”

Not in the Brief. Headline from The Guardian.

SourcesThe Independent22:56 UTCThe Guardian23:49 UTCMail Online01:12 UTCThe Irish Times10:00 UTCSave

The Independent, The Guardian, Mail Online and The Irish Times

Key points

From 3 outlets
  • Bruno Fernandes says Michael Carrick was correct to drop him last month. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • United fought back from 2-0 down to beat Roma at Old Trafford. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceMail OnlineLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Mail Online
  • Cunha scored twice with Lacey assisting the winner on his 10th appearance. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • Fernandes was benched after criticizing tactics in a post-match interview. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • Carrick praised Old Trafford's magic and the players' hard work to win. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • Carrick faced previous pressure after a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth before reintegrating. SourceMail OnlineLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Mail Online
  • Daniel Tielemans praised Carrick and the comeback, while Fernandes remained focused on future games. SourceMail OnlineLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Mail Online
  • He returned as Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 with Cunha scoring twice. SourceThe Irish TimesIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Irish Times

Quotes

  • “It doesn’t change the belief I have on the manager and on the staff and and every player that is in this club, and it doesn’t change my aim to win every f***ing game that I have ahead of me.”
    Bruno Fernandes, United captainSourceThe Independent22:56 UTCSourceThe Independent22:56 UTC

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Bruno Fernandes admits Michael Carrick was right to drop him in fiery interview”

“United skipper Fernandes was benched last month after criticising Carrick’s tactics but conceded the boss had been right in an interview following the remarkable 3-2 comeback win over Roma”

Key points from The Independent
  • Bruno Fernandes admits Michael Carrick was right to drop him for criticising tactics.
  • United were 3-2 winners over Roma after a 2-0 deficit to claim a comeback.
  • Fernandes scored a twice-taken penalty in the Roma match.
  • Carrick previously benched Fernandes after a post-match criticism following a 4-1 defeat to Como.
  • Fernandes and Carrick held talks before Fernandes was recalled to face Chelsea.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent

“‘I wasn’t performing’: Bruno Fernandes says Carrick was right to drop him after criticism”

“Bruno Fernandes said Michael Carrick was correct to drop him last month as he reflected on a remarkable Manchester United comeback win against Roma at Old Trafford.”

Key points from The Guardian
  • Bruno Fernandes says Michael Carrick was correct to drop him last month.
  • United fought back from 2-0 down to beat Roma at Old Trafford.
  • Cunha scored twice with Lacey assisting the winner on his 10th appearance.
  • Fernandes was benched after criticizing tactics in a post-match interview.
  • Carrick praised Old Trafford's magic and the players' hard work to win.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

“Defiant Bruno Fernandes claims he wasn't dropped for publicly criticising Michael Carrick - and hits out at 'a lot of lies' in sweary interview after Man United's stunning 3-2 comeback against Roma”

“Bruno Fernandes launched into an adrenaline-fuelled X-rated rant after Man United’s stunning comeback win over Roma on Tuesday night.”

Key points from Mail Online
  • Bruno Fernandes claims he wasn't benched for criticising Michael Carrick publicly.
  • United recovered from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford.
  • Carrick faced previous pressure after a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth before reintegrating.
  • Post-match interview featured Fernandes swearing and Gabby Logan apologising for language.
  • Daniel Tielemans praised Carrick and the comeback, while Fernandes remained focused on future games.
SourceMail OnlineLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Mail Online

“‘I wasn’t performing’: Bruno Fernandes says Michael Carrick was right to drop him after criticism”

“Under-pressure manager hails the magic of Old Trafford after Manchester United’s rip-roaring second half comeback”

Key points from The Irish Times
  • Fernandes says Carrick was correct to bench him after criticism post Como game.
  • He returned as Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 with Cunha scoring twice.
  • The win ends a 10-game drought and comes amid protests at Old Trafford.
  • Carrick praises Old Trafford's magical atmosphere and the players' resilience.
  • Shea Lacey, 19, assisted Cunha's winner on his 10th senior appearance.
SourceThe Irish TimesIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Irish Times

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“Bruno Fernandes admits Michael Carrick was right to drop him in fiery interview”

“United skipper Fernandes was benched last month after criticising Carrick’s tactics but conceded the boss had been right in an interview following the remarkable 3-2 comeback win over Roma”

Key points from The Independent
  • Bruno Fernandes admits Michael Carrick was right to drop him for criticising tactics.
  • United were 3-2 winners over Roma after a 2-0 deficit to claim a comeback.
  • Fernandes scored a twice-taken penalty in the Roma match.
  • Carrick previously benched Fernandes after a post-match criticism following a 4-1 defeat to Como.
  • Fernandes and Carrick held talks before Fernandes was recalled to face Chelsea.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“‘I wasn’t performing’: Bruno Fernandes says Carrick was right to drop him after criticism”

“Bruno Fernandes said Michael Carrick was correct to drop him last month as he reflected on a remarkable Manchester United comeback win against Roma at Old Trafford.”

Key points from The Guardian
  • Bruno Fernandes says Michael Carrick was correct to drop him last month.
  • United fought back from 2-0 down to beat Roma at Old Trafford.
  • Cunha scored twice with Lacey assisting the winner on his 10th appearance.
  • Fernandes was benched after criticizing tactics in a post-match interview.
  • Carrick praised Old Trafford's magic and the players' hard work to win.
SourceMail OnlineLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Mail Online“Defiant Bruno Fernandes claims he wasn't dropped for publicly criticising Michael Carrick - and hits out at 'a lot of lies' in sweary interview after Man United's stunning 3-2 comeback against Roma”

“Bruno Fernandes launched into an adrenaline-fuelled X-rated rant after Man United’s stunning comeback win over Roma on Tuesday night.”

Key points from Mail Online
  • Bruno Fernandes claims he wasn't benched for criticising Michael Carrick publicly.
  • United recovered from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford.
  • Carrick faced previous pressure after a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth before reintegrating.
  • Post-match interview featured Fernandes swearing and Gabby Logan apologising for language.
  • Daniel Tielemans praised Carrick and the comeback, while Fernandes remained focused on future games.
SourceThe Irish TimesIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Irish Times“‘I wasn’t performing’: Bruno Fernandes says Michael Carrick was right to drop him after criticism”

“Under-pressure manager hails the magic of Old Trafford after Manchester United’s rip-roaring second half comeback”

Key points from The Irish Times
  • Fernandes says Carrick was correct to bench him after criticism post Como game.
  • He returned as Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 with Cunha scoring twice.
  • The win ends a 10-game drought and comes amid protests at Old Trafford.
  • Carrick praises Old Trafford's magical atmosphere and the players' resilience.
  • Shea Lacey, 19, assisted Cunha's winner on his 10th senior appearance.