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Atualmente na quinta posição da Série C do Brasileiro e vindo de duas vitórias consecutivas, o Amazonas, do técnico Rafael Lacerda, vive um momento especial na competição. O comandante faz questão de destacar o último triunfo, sobre o Remo, no último domingo em Belém.

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– Algumas vitórias são marcantes numa campanha e essa é uma delas. Enfrentamos um dos clubes mais tradicionais que disputam o campeonato e alcançamos um resultado excelente. Além dos três pontos em si, foi importante para mostrar a nossa força – ressaltou.

No próximo domingo o Amazonas receberá o Operário-PR em Manaus pela quarta rodada da Série C. Mais uma vitória poderá deixar a equipe de Rafael até mesmo na liderança. Porém, o profissional garante que o foco neste momento é outro.

– Estar em primeiro é importante, mas nesse início, além de obter as vitórias, desejo levar o time ao máximo do seu potencial. Desta maneira poderemos chegar naturalmente às primeiras colocações – definiu.

كشف أحمد جاب الله، طبيب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي، تفاصيل إصابة حسين الشحات، جناح المارد الأحمر.

وتمكن الأهلي من الفوز برباعية مقابل هدفين على كهرباء الإسماعيلية، على ملعب المقاولون العرب، في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الممتاز. 

بهذا الفوز، رفع الأهلي رصيده إلى 18 نقطة، ليحتل بها المركز الثالث في جدول ترتيب الدوري الممتاز، بالتساوي مع الزمالك والمصري البورسعيدي، اللذان يمتلكان نفس الرصيد من النقاط في صدارة الترتيب.

وتعرض حسين الشحات للإصابة خلال الشوط الأول من مباراة كهرباء الإسماعيلية، ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري، وخرج على إثرها من الملعب.

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وقال إن الآشعة والفحوصات التي خضع لها الشحات، أوضحت تعرضه لإصابة قوية، عبارة عن مزق في وتر العضلة الخلفية.

ومن المقرر أن يبدأ الشحات البروتوكول الخاص بالعلاج الطبيعي والتأهيل، حيث إن فترة العلاج المبدئي لن تقل عن 7 أسابيع.

يذكر، أن الأهلي أعلن تعاقده مع ياس سوروب لمدة عامين ونصف، ليقود القلعة الحمراء في الفترة المقبلة، خلال التحديات المحلية والإفريقية.

Manchester United are looking to finish the transfer window with a flourish and could now be on the verge of finalising an important exit before the focus on their remaining business, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Changes will be in the offing, offering the chance for several fringe players to give Ruben Amorim food for thought after a frustrating Premier League start that has yielded one point from a possible six.

Nevertheless, Patrick Dorgu is choosing to remain optimistic with the bulk of the season ahead, claiming his side are laser-focused on their mission to return to continental football this term.

He told BBC Sport: “The facilities help. I think new signings have helped as well. They bring a lot of good energy and quality into the group.

“Everyone has a point to prove this season. We need to get back to Europe, so we need to stick together, be happy and positive and try to do what the coach asks.”

Either way, the hope is there will be more in the way of new additions before the window is over as the Red Devils continue their pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba.

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Nevertheless, departures will be necesarry to ensure the club have an adequate budget to draft in new faces. Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho continue to be tracked by Chelsea and Roma, respectively.

Now, the Red Devils could be close to offloading another high earner as they begin to move the needle in that direction, per recent developments.

Napoli in final stages of Rasmus Hojlund negotiations

According to Fabrizio Romano on X, Manchester United star Rasmus Hojlund is very close to agreeing a deal to join Napoli on loan, but he will effectively leave for good due to a £39 million mandatory purchase option, a significant windfall to boost the transfer coffers.

The £85,000 per week earner is set to sign a contract until 2030 at the Serie A holders, and all that remains is an ‘exit terms’ agreement to sort out before a deal can be ratified.

Struggling to find his best form at Old Trafford, the Denmark international has registered 26 goals and six assists in 95 appearances for the Red Devils. However, Benjamin Sesko’s arrival has meant Hojlund has slipped down the pecking order.

Financially, Manchester United will hope to reinvest money earned into new signings, but it remains to be seen if all parties can finalise terms before the deadline.

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Manchester United have conducted some excellent business in the transfer market this summer – addressing the problems that have plagued the side in recent times.

Ruben Amorim has had his first off-season to get his feet under the table, allowing him to make the changes he’s desired since taking the reins in November last year.

He’s made a beeline to the attacking department this window, a decision which is understandable given the measly tally of 44 Premier League goals in their 38 outings throughout 2024/25.

Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have all been added to the Red Devils ranks, with the trio having the opportunity to nail down their starting roles in the side for years to come.

However, one area of the pitch is in desperate need of added investment before the window closes, with numerous players already in their hierarchy’s sights.

Man Utd’s hunt for a new midfielder this summer

Over the last couple of days, Stuttgart star Angelo Stiller has emerged on United’s shortlist, potentially taking the next step in his career after making 32 appearances in the Bundesliga last season.

Despite the interest in the German’s signature, reports of a move to Old Trafford for the 24-year-old appear to be wide of the mark – with other alternatives subsequently being drawn up.

One player the Red Devils have made a move for before the transfer deadline is Chelsea star Andrey Santos, according to GIVEMESPORT’s latest update.

They claim that Amorim’s side have requested information over a deal for the Brazilian, potentially handing him added game time for his development in the Premier League.

The report also states that talks have been ongoing due to the potential departure of Alejandro Garnacho, which could hand the Red Devils a boost in their pursuit of the midfielder.

Why United’s latest target would be perfect for Bruno

Given the additions of Cunha and Mbeumo to the number ten role, captain Bruno Fernandes will likely have to operate in a deeper role throughout the 2025/26 campaign.

The 30-year-old featured in such a role in the opening day defeat to Arsenal, but still managed to produce numerous impressive figures within attacking areas.

He registered five chances created at Old Trafford – the most of any player on the pitch – showcasing the talent he possesses when driving through the lines in Amorim’s side.

Bruno’s tally of 37 combined goals and assists last campaign proves he’ll be crucial in any success in the coming season – needing a free role to replicate such numbers this time around.

However, 30-year-old, who’s the club’s captain, may struggle to replicate such numbers in his new role, ultimately having to sacrifice his own numbers to allow the team to progress.

However, if he is to do such a thing, he will need a deep-lying option alongside at the heart of the side – something which Santos could offer should he join the side this summer.

The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at French side Strasbourg, a stint that gave him needed game time to continue his progression in Europe’s top five leagues.

His underlying stats showcase the ball-winning talents he possesses, able to partner Bruno in the middle of the park, which could allow the duo to star alongside one another.

Santos, who’s been dubbed a “monster” by analyst Ben Mattinson, ranked in the 94th percentile for tackles made (3.4), achieving a success rate of 59% – able to sit in a deeper role and regain possession for the Red Devils.

However, upon winning the ball, it’s crucial that any new addition is also able to thrive in possession to help the side impress in transition – something which the Chelsea talent demonstrated in 2024/25.

Games played

32

Goals & assists

13

Pass accuracy

88%

Progressive passes

4.7

Passes into final third

1.3

Tackles made

3.5

Interceptions made

1.1

Blocks made

1.5

Aerials won

1.2

% of tackles won

59%

He completed 88% of the passes he attempted, with 4.4 of which being into the final third – with such numbers able to provide Bruno with the chances to build on his impressive goal contribution tallies from last season.

Despite being a more defensive-minded midfielder, Santos still managed to post 13 combined goals and assists of his own – which could add a new dimension to Amorim’s side in his quest for success.

It’s unclear if the Blues would be willing to let the youngster leave Stamford Bridge this summer, but there’s no denying that he would be a superb addition for the Red Devils.

If he does move to the Theatre of Dreams, it could allow Bruno to continue his impressive career in Manchester – with the pair able to play a huge part in any success endured in 2025/26.

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هاجم أسامة حسني، لاعب الأهلي السابق، المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر للشباب أسامة نبيه، بعد تصريحاته التي أثارت جدلًا واسعًا عقب خروج المنتخب من بطولة كأس العالم للشباب.

وقال أسامة حسني في تصريحات لبرنامج “اللعيب” المذاع على قناة “MBC مصر”: “الكابتن حمادة أنور، المدير الإداري للمنتخب، قال كلمة مهمة جدًا عندما قدّم اعتذارًا للجماهير، وأوضح أن التجربة لم تكن ناجحة لأنها لم تحقق الهدف المطلوب، وهو التقدم في البطولة، هذا الموقف كان واضحًا وصادقًا، على عكس ما صدر من الكابتن أسامة نبيه، وهو ما لم يعجبني”.

وتابع: “الكابتن أسامة نبيه من الشخصيات التي أُكنّ لها كل احترام وتقدير، وكان من الأفضل أن يخرج ليعتذر للشعب المصري، خاصة أنه لم يحقق الهدف المرجو من المنتخب، وهو الوصول إلى الأدوار المتقدمة، كما فعل منتخب 2001 الذي كان يضم الكابتن أحمد سمير، وحقق الميدالية البرونزية في كأس العالم، وهو إنجاز كبير يُحتذى به”.

وأضاف: “شعرت أن تصريحات الكابتن أسامة نبيه بعد خروج المنتخب لم تكن موفقة على الإطلاق، وكنت أفضّل لو أنه لم يتحدث بهذه الطريقة، لأن الانطباع الذي وصل بعد بطولة أمم إفريقيا كان أننا اكتفينا بمجرد التأهل إلى كأس العالم دون الطموح لتحقيق أي إنجاز حقيقي، وكأن هذا هو الهدف الأقصى للمنتخب”.

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وواصل: “عندما تحدث عن وجود مشكلة في مركز رأس الحربة أو في الهجوم، وأشار إلى أن بعض اللاعبين لم يكونوا متاحين خلال البطولة، لم يكن موفقًا في تبريراته، فمثلًا هناك لاعب مثل حمزة عبد الكريم، مع كامل احترامي له، من مواليد 2008، أي أن الفارق بينه وبين منتخب الشباب ثلاث سنوات فقط، وهو لاعب في الفريق الأول بالنادي الأهلي ويشارك في المباريات الودية، وكان من الممكن الاستعانة به”.

واستكمل: “هناك أيضًا لاعب مثل عمر خضر، وهو لاعب مميز في فريق أستون فيلا الإنجليزي، فكرة أن يقول المدرب إن اللاعب غير جاهز بدنيًا ثم يبرر الإخفاق بذلك، أمر لا أقبله، أكثر ما يضايقني في أي مدرب هو أن يبرر الفشل بإلقاء اللوم على لاعبيه وتسليمهم للجماهير كأنهم السبب الوحيد في الخسارة”.

واختتم حسني تصريحاته قائلًا: “كنت أتمنى من الكابتن أسامة نبيه أن يحافظ على لاعبيه ويحميهم من الانتقادات، حتى لو لم يحقق الهدف المطلوب، هذا ما أحترمه دائمًا في المدرب الحقيقي، أن يتحمل المسؤولية ويحمي عناصر فريقه، لكن للأسف الكابتن أسامة نبيه لم يكن موفقًا في تصريحاته الأخيرة على الإطلاق”.

He will also take the gloves ahead of Phil Salt – who will open with Ben Duckett – and Jos Buttler

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Jamie Smith will bat at No. 3 for the first time in his ODI career and keep wicket for England in their Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday.Joe Root has been England’s first-choice No. 3 for the best part of a decade, but slid down to No. 4 in the final match of their recent ODI series in India – which they lost 3-0 – and will retain that role against Australia. Smith has only batted at No. 5 or 6 in his seven-match ODI career to date, but will be thrown into a new role in his first match at an ICC event.England struggled to balance their side after Jacob Bethell’s injury in India, looking one batter light in the second ODI and short on bowling in the third. They have retained their batting-heavy balance for the start of the Champions Trophy, with Liam Livingstone carded at No. 7, which means that Livingstone and Root will have to share 10 overs between them.Related

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Root has batted at No. 4 in 56 of his 163 ODIs innings, but the vast majority were in the early years of his international career. The decision to bat Smith at No. 3 means that England’s engine room of Root, Harry Brook and Jos Buttler will bat from No. 4-6 rather than No. 3-5, bolstering their middle order after a series of collapses in India.Smith only played two of England’s eight games on their white-ball tour to India after sustaining a calf injury which ruled him out of the end of the T20I series and all three ODIs. But he has been declared fit to face Australia, and will take the gloves ahead of Phil Salt – who will open with Ben Duckett – and Buttler.Brydon Carse has also been passed fit after a toe injury ruled him out of the second and third India ODIs, and has been picked ahead of Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Saqib Mahmood. He will bat at No. 8 and is England’s third seamer, with Jofra Archer and Mark Wood set to share the new ball.Australia’s Champions Trophy squad has been depleted by the late withdrawals of five senior players: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh (all injured), plus Marcus Stoinis (retired from ODIs) and Mitchell Starc (personal reasons). The two sides last met in the format at the end of the 2024 English summer, with Australia winning the series 3-2.England XI vs Australia: 1 Phil Salt, 2 Ben Duckett, 3 Jamie Smith (wk), 4 Joe Root, 5 Harry Brook, 6 Jos Buttler, 7 Liam Livingstone, 8 Brydon Carse, 9 Jofra Archer, 10 Adil Rashid, 11 Mark Wood.

With the summer transfer window now closed, Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank now knows the players he will be reliant upon for the next stage of the 2025/26 campaign.

The Dane has been handed a little over £100m to splash on new additions, in an attempt to bolster various areas of his first-team squad during his maiden campaign in the role.

Mohammed Kudus was the most expensive addition made by the hierarchy, costing around £55m from Premier League rivals West Ham United – with the player already making an immediate impact in North London.

The Ghanaian international has registered two assists in his first three league outings for the Lilywhites, helping Frank’s side sit fourth going into the international break.

However, the 25-year-old could be aided in his attempts at the club in the coming months, especially after the late business conducted by the hierarchy in the market.

Xavi Simons’ move to join Spurs this summer

Throughout the summer transfer window, Spurs made signing a new attacking midfielder a priority – especially after the long-term injury suffered by James Maddison.

Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze were the two main targets, but the Lilywhites failed to complete deals for the pair – with the latter joining arch rivals, Arsenal.

However, the club managed to complete a £52m deal for the signature of Xavi Simons from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig – securing the player’s services until the summer of 2030 with a two-year option to extend.

Such a move has undoubtedly generated excitement among the fan base and understandably so, given his tally of 11 goals and eight assists in Germany’s top-flight last campaign.

At just 22 years of age, the Dutchman has bags of time to try and build on the impressive start to his career, potentially being Frank’s key man in such a role for the foreseeable future.

The Spurs player who’s worth more than Simons

Despite Spurs’ measly 17th-placed finish in the Premier League, the club’s frontline managed to impress throughout 2024/25 – racking up 64 goals in their 38 outings.

Such a record saw the Lilywhites average 1.7 goals scored per 90, with their tally of goals the seventh highest of all sides within England’s top-flight throughout last campaign.

Winger Brennan Johnson finished the season as their top scorer, netting 11 times in the league, even scoring the winner in the Europa League final against fellow English side Manchester United.

After the recent summer window, the addition of Kudus and Simons has added further depth and quality to the attacking department – helping the likes of Dejan Kulusevski reach the next level.

The Swedish international joined the club originally on loan for an 18-month spell in 2022-2023, racking up 57 appearances in all competitions – before subsequently completing a permanent transfer.

The hierarchy forked out a fee in the region of £29m for the 25-year-old’s signature – a fee that now appears to be a bargain given his form over the last couple of years.

He’s racked up 89 appearances across the last two seasons in all competitions – with last year being his best to date, notching 10 goals and 11 assists under Ange Postecoglou’s reign.

1. James Maddison

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= Heung-min Son

16

2. Brennan Johnson

14

3. Dominic Solanke

12

4. Dejan Kulusevski

11

5. Pedro Porro

8

6. Pape Sarr

5

= Richarlison

5

Kulusevski, who’s been labelled “phenomenal” by Rio Ferdinand, managed a run of five games in a row in which he scored – which has certainly bolstered his price tag in recent months.

As a result of his performances in North London, the Swedish star is now valued at £58.6m by FootballTransfers – a figure that is £6.6m higher than the fee paid for Simons.

Both players have showcased their talents over recent months, potentially having a huge part to play in any of the success endured during the Frank era in North London.

If the duo can operate alongside one another, it’s a prospect for the fanbase to be excited about, with their versatility and consistent quality potentially able to help the side build on their recent European triumph.

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Manchester City have been dealt a blow with Andree Jeglertz confirming Lauren Hemp will be sidelined with the ankle injury she suffered last time out against Tottenham. The Lionesses winger, who has already endured long injury lay-offs in recent seasons, was seen emotional and in a protective boot after the Spurs game, but the damage is not as bad as first feared.

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  Hemp picked up the ankle issue during Manchester City's 5-1 victory over Tottenham last week and there were initial fears of a potentially lengthy absence. But scans have now confirmed she will be unavailable for the next few weeks only, with Jeglertz ruling her out of Sunday's WSL clash against London City Lionesses. The 24-year-old had missed five months last season with a knee problem, so a matter of weeks this time is a sigh of relief.

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  "She has an ankle injury and is out for a couple of weeks," Jeglertz told the media. "Of course, it's a tough situation for her. She wants to play and we want her to play but injuries happen. She is doing everything she can to get back as quickly as possible and she needs to support the team in another way. Hopefully, she will be back soon."

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  Manchester City face London City Lionesses this weekend as they look to continue their positive start to the season since putting an opening defeat to Chelsea behind them. Clinton may be handed more minutes to cover for Hemp, giving her the chance to build on her impressive debut following a short hop over from Manchester United. For Hemp, the focus will now be on recovery and ensuring she avoids another extended spell on the sidelines.

Giants ended their losing streak to post their second win of this WPL

Shashank Kishore27-Feb-2025A close finish was in the offing. Gujarat Giants (GG) were stifled early in a small chase. Then came an expensive ninth over that went for three fours and a six as Ashleigh Gardner took on rookie Prema Rawat. It turned the scales the way of GG emphatically, as a tricky chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) turned into a canter.It left RCB winless at home in three games so far this season. It also meant three sides – RCB, GG and UP Warriorz – are now tied on four points. This lights up the prospect of a tight finish to the group stage next week in Lucknow and Mumbai.Perry’s rare failureShe came into the tournament under a hip injury cloud, but her batting form didn’t seem to suggest any problem. Coming in on the back of 90*, 81, 7 and 57, Ellyse Perry was out for the first duck in her WPL career when she mistimed Gardner to Tanuja Kanwar at square leg off her fourth ball. That wicket, coming on the back of Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s lbw in the first over to Deandra Dottin, left RCB 16 for 2 in two overs.Gautam sizzles; Mandhana fizzlesIt was an uneasy stay at the crease for Smriti Mandhana, repeatedly squared up and beaten on the outside edge by 21-year-old Kashvee Gautam, one of the brightest Indian fast bowlers on show in WPL 2025. Mandhana struggled against late movement as Gautam’s first two overs went for just four. All that pressure led to a wicket at the other end when Mandhana was predictably out to spin yet again when she slog-swept Kanwar to Harleen Deol at deep midwicket for 10 off 20 balls.Kashvee Gautam has been the brightest young Indian fast bowler at the WPL•BCCIAhuja injects momentumDuring the season spent away at rehabilitation after a back injury last year, Kanika Ahuja set herself clear goals. She didn’t want to be known as a “five-ball batter” in the WPL anymore. She worked hard on her power game, shades of which were on display on Thursday as she laid into Priya Mishra, the legspinner.She read the googly off the hand and her manner of stepping out to imperiously loft her twice in the over, including the first six of the innings, spoke volumes of her growth. Ahuja would repeat that two overs later when she stepped out to launch Gardner. Her 33 off 27 before falling to Kanwar led to another RCB slip-up. Georgia Wareham’s cameo of 20 then helped them to 125 for 7, their joint-lowest total in the WPL.Renuka gives RCB hopeGG went with a third opening combination in five games. Dayalan Hemalatha, the latest to join the game of musical chairs, did little to repay the faith following scores of 9, 0 and 4 in her precious three innings. Having been reprieved early when Wyatt-Hodge misjudged a catch at mid-off, she was out stumped looking to heave Renuka Singh for 11. Mandhana’s decision to bowl Renuka out up top paid dividends when Beth Mooney holed out to deep midwicket as GG were reduced to 32 for 2 in the seventh.Gardner tees offA 19-run over off Rawat in the ninth turned the tide for GG as Gardner fed off Rawat’s inexperience, expertly using the depth of the crease to pull, while also showing her driving abilities when the ball was tossed up. The surge in momentum was such that even Deol’s brain fade in trying to hit out against Wareham didn’t lead to any panic.Litchfield reverse-sweeps away to gloryPhoebe Litchfield, playing in only her second game of the competition, exhibited tremendous game awareness and played a succession of reverse sweeps to negate Sneh Rana’s threat to quickly offset any pressure, while ensuring the required rate swiftly went down. She was also aided by some luck when Richa Ghosh put her down on 11 off Rana with GG needing 39 off 42.This didn’t affect her tempo or her adventurousness, which also greatly helped Gardner, who hit Wareham for back-to-back sixes on her way to her third half-century of the season, this time off 28 balls. Gardner and Litchfield’s 51-run stand off just 36 ensured the match was won with 21 balls to spare, greatly helping GG boost their net run-rate even though they stay fifth.

The rot has stopped. Yes, Manchester United are finally up and running in the new Premier League season – but boy did they make hard work of it.

With the horror of the midweek trip to face Grimsby still very much fresh in the mind, the Red Devils were lively from the outset this time around for the visit of Burnley, having notably seen an early penalty decision chalked off following a coming together involving Mason Mount and Kyle Walker.

Former United loanee Martin Dubravka was in inspired form in the sticks, although not even he could keep out Casemiro’s deflected effort as the hosts eventually made their dominance pay just before the hour mark, with Clarets skipper Josh Cullen ultimately credited with the goal.

A second should well have been added before the break, although Amad could only fire wide with the goal gaping, with that profligacy unsurprisingly punished by Lyle Foster just after the restart.

That effort sparked a relentless period in which Bryan Mbeumo swiftly hit back for his first Old Trafford goal, although after seeing an equaliser ruled out for a marginal offside, the visitors – with the aid of the hapless Altay Bayindir – eventually did draw level through ex-Leeds United loanee, Jaidon Anthony.

Staring down the barrel of yet another disappointing result, Anthony then turned from hero to villain after pulling back Amad inside the area, allowing a certain Bruno Fernandes to right the wrongs of last week. And didn’t he deliver…

Bruno Fernandes' performance in numbers vs Burnley

There was certainly a familiar feeling creeping in as the game reached its dying embers, with United looking set to rue their wastefulness in front of goal, while having also been the victim of misfortune.

Indeed, Ruben Amorim could hardly contain his frustration at the sight of summer signing Matheus Cunha pulling up with injury in the first half, with the lively Mason Mount also withdrawn at half-time – presumably due to his own injury woes.

The ensuing second half was one of calamity and chaos, but it is in that backdrop that United’s main man thrives, with Fernandes stepping up when needed to secure a vital three points for his manager.

Also involved in the game’s opener following a wicked delivery into the area, the Portuguese playmaker nervelessly dispatched his penalty in added time to clinch the 3-2 victory. There was to be no Craven Cottage repeat on this occasion.

Not only then the headline-maker, Fernandes was also instrumental throughout in what was a largely positive performance in attack, having notably registered six key passes – the most of any player on the pitch.

Goals

1

Assists

0

Touches

104

Pass accuracy

83%

Key passes

6

Successful dribbles

0/0

Accurate long balls

8/12

Duels won

7/16

Possession lost

19x

For a man who was yet again the division’s chief creator last term, such a display has simply become the norm, with the 30-year-old again showcasing his importance to this turbulent outfit.

While he certainly relishes his talismanic status, the former Sporting CP star can’t do it on his own. Thankfully, it doesn’t look like he’ll have to…

Bryan Mbeumo steals the show vs Burnley

With Cunha crashing out and Mount also heading for an early bath, the constant presence in Amorim’s attacking unit was that man Mbeumo, with the Cameroonian speedster marking a fine performance by netting his first league goal of the campaign.

While makeshift left wing-back Diogo Dalot deserves much of the credit for his fine work in the build-up, Mbeumo is also worthy of praise for making space for himself inside the area with a clever piece of movement, before finishing with aplomb.

The ex-Brentford man calmly slotted home with the mark of a man who ended last term with 20 top-flight goals to his name, having swiftly shaken off his fatal missed spot-kick during Wednesday’s shootout defeat.

Right from the off this time around, the £65m man – who had sparked United’s comeback in midweek with his first goal for the club – looked like a real threat in behind, having notably been denied early on by the impressive Dubravka.

It was also his prodded pass which found Amad at the back post on the stroke of half-time, marking one of five key passes that the left-footer laid on during the match. Only Fernandes provided more.

That ability to operate as a clinical, yet creative force, like Fernandes, will be invaluable for Amorim, with Mbeumo repeatedly looking like making things happen for his side in the final third, even if that resulted in him losing the ball on 15 occasions.

As The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell noted, he was simply “quality in everything he did”, having also been handed an 8/10 match rating by the MEN’s Samuel Luckhurst amid his starring role.

Having been a real outlet on the opening day against Arsenal, as well as a scorer at Grimsby, Mbeumo has settled in rather comfortably into his new surroundings – much in a similar manner to how Fernandes did all those years ago.

Still only 26 – just slightly older than Fernandes was at the time of his switch from Lisbon – the one-time Troyes winger is displaying all the signs of being the club’s next creative, attacking figurehead, with Saturday’s outing hopefully a show of things to come.

Of course, Amorim and his charges will be aware that there are bigger fish to fry ahead, yet after all the noise of the last week, the Red Devils can head into the international break on a much-needed brighter note.

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