Newcastle win shows Bruno Fernandes, young talents hold the key for Manchester United moving forward | OneFootball

Manchester United finished off their home campaign this Premier League season with a 3-2 win over Newcastle United on Wednesday to put some smiles back on faces ahead of a huge 10 days.

Erik ten Hag addressed the home support after the game and mentioned how the team will look to end with a win against Brighton which could ensure Europa Conference League football for next season.

And after that comes the all-important FA Cup final and the chance to qualify for the Europa League and get one over the noisy neighbours. And in the process, possibly even ensure the manager remains in the job for the coming campaign.

The Dutchman’s tactics have been a major talking point throughout the campaign but as was the case against Arsenal at the weekend, the team was not as chaotic as in previous games.

Bruno, the catalyst

The first half was quite good with the team defending in a low block yet again, which suits the team due to their injury issues and lack of pace at the back.

Whether Jason Wilcox has had any input behind this style change is uncertain but this style will at least ensure that humiliations can be avoided. If only the manager had tweaked his tactics earlier.

The other big difference was the return of Bruno Fernandes who has been sorely missed in the last two games. The Portuguese was everywhere as usual, from dropping into defence to playing up top.

He conducted proceedings with elan and proved again that he is one experienced star that needs to stay to usher in a successful era for new co-owners INEOS.

Despite the rumours swirling around, the club should never entertain offers for the Portugal international unless the player expresses his desire to leave. That does not seem to be the case after seeing the performance at Old Trafford.

The goals came from Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo and substitute Rasmus Hojlund and once again proved that the future is bright at the club and it is the academy that has stepped up to save the manager’s blushes and provide that ray of hope that the club can still keep dreaming.

The kids bring joy

It has been a difficult season for the club but the kids have done all right! The England international was excellent yet again and keeps displaying maturity beyond his years.

After a injury-enforced leave, the Ivorian was made to wait for his chance but he has proved that he deserves more chances moving forward, especially amid the struggles of Antony and the uncertainty surrounding his future.

If the club can bring in help for the young Dane, United could potentially have a lethal strikeforce considering the talent on the wings with Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford.

INEOS’ planned revamp just needs the right ingredients as they already have a hugely talented bunch of teenagers, some of whom are already in the first team while quite a few are knocking on the door from the academy as well.

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