Daniel James denies Bruno Fernandes claim over assist for second Manchester United goal

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straight to your inbox every day for free Daniel James claims he meant to play the ball into the path of Bruno Fernandes for Manchester United's second goal in their Europa League romp against Real Sociedad.

Fernandes scored United's first two goals of the tie, the second confirmed after he'd initially been flagged offside after sweeping in a first-time shot from James' lay-off.

Speaking after the game Fernandes said he thought the assist stemmed from a poor first touch by James, but the Wales winger confirmed it was intentional and said he always knew the goal would be given after a VAR check. “I always knew I was onside, when I heard it was Bruno being checked I knew he was behind me so I knew it was going to be a goal.