Why Bruno Fernandes had bust-up with Everton legend during Man Utd draw

Why Bruno Fernandes had bust-up with Everton legend during Man Utd draw

Bruno Fernandes was involved in a touchline bust-up with an Everton legend during Manchester United’s 2-2 draw at Goodison Park.

After falling behind Everton 2-0 at halftime on Saturday, United appeared doomed to endure yet another humiliating Premier League loss.

However, after VAR controversially reversed a Toffees injury-time penalty, late goals from Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte saved a draw, but they were exceedingly fortunate to do so.

Ruben Amorim had little to be proud of in the performance, but Fernandes’ incredible free-kick was entertaining to watch, even though he was also engaged in a less spectacular incident earlier in the game.

Just before the second half began, the Red Devils captain and Everton great Derek Mountfield got into a furious argument on the touchline, according to The Telegraph. From 1982 to 1988, Mountfield was a member of Everton, where he helped them win two.

The former centre-back was at Goodison Park on Saturday to be inducted into the club’s hall of fame, appearing on the pitch at half-time alongside fellow Toffees legends.

As players returned from the dressing room for the second-half, Mountfield ‘playfully mimed elbowing United players’ – a joke Fernandes did not take too well to, leading to the pair exchanging words before the match resumed.

The incident may well have given the attacking midfielder extra motivation to help turn the game round, with Everton manager David Moyes singling the skipper out for praise after full-time.

‘Bruno played well,’ the former United boss told TNT Sports.

‘He dropped deeper and he got on the ball much more. We found that difficult to deal with.

‘That Bruno goal gave them the momentum. We were up against a good side.’

‘When you are in the dressing room at half-time after a game like this, you just have to focus on yourself and try to lift your standard and your game to try to get something from the game,’ Fernandes told MUTV post-match