There won’t be many Manchester United players happier to be coming up against Newcastle over the festive period than Bruno Fernandes.
The Portuguese star has of course been United’s standout player since arriving in January 2020, although his scoring record has been down this season compared to the rest of his time at Old Trafford, with just one goal in his last 18 games for his club.
He’ll be hoping to get himself back on the scoresheet again over Christmas, and there’s no better club for him to do that against then Newcastle.
Fernandes has a superb record against the Toon, having scored every time he’s come up against them. Since making the move to United, the 27-year-old has faced Newcastle three times, and on each occasion has
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