Two Manchester United stars included in Premier League team of the week
BBC Sport Pundit Garth Crooks has named Manchester United duo Bruno Fernandes and Jonny Evans among last weekend’s Premier League top performers.
Crooks has opted for a 4-4-2 formation with one or two players in unusual roles.
On veteran defender, Jonny Evans’ inclusion, he said: “I overheard a conversation recently where an Arsenal supporter said how surprised he was to see Evans on against his team a few weeks ago and I must say so was I.
“However, he went on to suggest that Evans was, at the tender age of 35, no longer good enough for Manchester United.
“Well the point of view couldn’t have been further from the truth. Evans was the star performer against Burnley. The Northern Ireland international had a headed goal disallowed, played the most exquisite pass to Bruno Fernandes to volley home and helped United keep a clean sheet.
“I’m not entirely sure what Arsenal fans know about top-class centre-backs anyway. The last ones they had were Tony Adams, Steve Bould and Sol Campbell and they all played into their thirties.”
On United skipper, Bruno Fernandes’ inclusion, Crooks wrote: “What a cracking finish by Fernandes. I was keen to see how United might react after their Champions League defeat in midweek against Bayern Munich.
“Admittedly they were playing Burnley, who are finding their time in the Premier League somewhat challenging, but this was about nerve and bottle for United as much as it was about performance. United stood up to the test and deserved the victory.
“The tackle by Casemiro on Luca Koleosho, who showed some fabulous footwork as he entered the box with the ball at his feet, was sensational. All credit to referee Tony Harrington who was quite right to wave away any appeals.”
This is the first time this season that has seen any United player in the BBC’s TOTW. Hopefully, it continues over the coming weeks because it’s a sign we are back to winning form.