Rio Ferdinand notes two reasons for Bruno Fernandes improvement at Manchester United

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Rio Ferdinand believes that being named captain in Manchester United's previous two matches had a positive impact on Bruno Fernandes.

The Portuguese international scored the only goal of the game as Erik ten Hag's side defeated Southampton on Saturday afternoon, with the 27-year-old captaining the side in the absence of club captain Harry Maguire.

The England man was dropped to the bench for United's victories over Liverpool last week and the Saints at the weekend, and with Cristiano Ronaldo also among the substitutes, Ten Hag gave Fernandes the armband.

Against Southampton, the midfielder converted a fine volley from inside the penalty area. His well-taken strike was his first goal of the new season, converting Diogo Dalot's cross to give United their first away win of the season. ALSO READ: Juan Mata sends message to Bruno Fernandes after goal vs Southampton It marked Fernandes' first goal for United since against Brentford back in May at Old Trafford.