Posted: 22:32, August 27, 2022 | Updated: 23:47, 27 August 2022
Bruno Fernandes scored the goal to end Manchester United’s horrific run of seven successive away defeats — and ordered more of the same. “One or two wins don’t make the league,” Fernandes said after his volley 10 minutes into the second half sealed a 1-0 win at Southampton. “We have to continue that spirit for the rest of the season. This is what this club demands. “I felt a big change in the group after Brentford. I immediately felt in training that we wanted to make a change in the way we played and in our results. After Liverpool, everyone could feel it. We are setting the standard, so we have to continue now and if we can, improve it.” Bruno Fernandes has urged his Manchester United team-mates to maintain their new form The Portuguese midfielder secured United’s first away win since February with his goal against Southampton on Saturday The win caps off an encouraging week for United after starting the season with defeats to Brighton and Brentford. They responded by beating Liverpool on Monday and overcame a dynamic Southampton at St Mary’s to record back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time since February. “We did what we had to do,” said Fernandes, who missed a good first-half chance, a header from Diogo Dalot’s cross, which he nodded across goal to spark a mad scramble and a flurry of blocks and resists. the Saints’ penalty area. Fernandes said United’s win over Liverpool improved morale within the squad after Erik ten Haag’s side suffered back-to-back defeats to start the season. He made up for it 10 minutes into the second half when he volleyed home another fine cross from Dalot, and praised the contributions of Anthony Elanga and Marcus Rashford. “It was a great ball,” Fernandes said. “Great game from Anthony. Everything was perfect. Marcus makes the run and makes room for me. “We want to win every game. That’s what you’re going to play for at Manchester United.’
