Manchester United: crisis at the Red Devils, Bruno Fernandes in tears

The Portuguese midfielder affected by the crisis

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Manchester United: crisis at the Red Devils, Bruno Fernandes in tears

31.10.26 FT English Premier League

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On Saturday, following Manchester United’s latest defeat at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, Bruno Fernandes shed tears.

The crisis at Manchester United is clearly weighing on Portugal international midfielder Bruno Fernandes (32, 12 appearances and 4 goals in all competitions this season). Indeed, after Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea, the Red Devils captain was unable to hold back his tears. The cameras caught him as he greeted the Manchester supporters present at Stamford Bridge. It was a telling scene that reflected the difficult situation facing his team.

🚨🚨| Bruno Fernandes has now gone 𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 consecutive games without registering a single goal or assist for Manchester United. 😳🔴 → 0 goals. → 0 assists. https://t.co/M5G8cM2yWy
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) October 31, 2026

Manchester United raise concerns in the Premier League

With this latest defeat, Manchester United now have just seven points from nine Premier League matches. The Red Devils have gone nine consecutive games without a win in all competitions. Already weakened by the results and Fernandes’s recent criticism, manager Michael Carrick is seeing his position become increasingly difficult.

Full-time. https://t.co/7PoPRyl17J
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 31, 2026

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