Manchester United told why Cristiano Ronaldo has had a negative impact on Bruno Fernandes' form

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Joe Cole has blamed 'pressure' for Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes' struggles this season, though he believes the return of Cristiano Ronaldo has also been a factor.

The Portugal international enjoyed a brilliant first full season at Old Trafford and was integral to United's second-place finish in the Premier League.

However, United have failed to build on their impressive league position and currently sit sixth, five points off the Champions League places.

Fernandes has come in for criticism in recent weeks. His failure to convert from the spot against Arsenal last weekend proved costly for Ralf Rangnick's side as Granit Xhaka scored shortly after his miss in the 3-1 defeat, and Cole believes the pressure is getting to the former Sporting Lisbon midfielder. READ MORE: Bruno Fernandes' pre-match antics in the tunnel will leave Man United great Roy Keane furious "Bruno's what I like to call a high tariff player.