Fernandes fires hat-trick as Man United thrash Leeds in season opener
Bruno Fernandes scored his first hat-trick in English football in front of a raucous Old Trafford as
Manchester United faced Everton at Old Trafford in the Premier League on the 9th of March at 19:30. Bongdaplus covered the match live.
The scoring summary is as follows:
Goalscorer:
MU: Bruno Fernandes (pen 12')
Lineups:
MU: Onana, Evans, Lindelof, Varane, Dalot, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, McTominay, Mainoo, Garnacho, Rashford.
Everton: Pickford, Godfrey, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, Doucoure, Harrison, Garner, Onana, McNeil, Beto
12' GOAL! Bruno Fernandes calmly tucked his penalty away into the bottom corner as Pickford guessed the right way but couldn't stop it. 1-0 to MU.
10' Penalty for MU as Garnacho was fouled in the box after a challenge with Tarkowski.
7' Chance! Bruno Fernandes played a beautiful long ball over the top for Rashford's run but his finish couldn't beat Pickford. Corner for MU.
5' Everton are targeting MU's left side defended by makeshift centre-back Lindelof. United are struggling defensively in that area without a proper full-back.
2' Everton pressing aggressively from the start and giving United difficulties holding possession in their own half.
The match began at 19:30 with MU getting us underway. United had a chance to set a new Premier League record of 41 wins against Everton. But Everton's strong defense and United's current lack of attacking threat meant it finished a tight 1-0 scoreline.