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Elliott Jackson

Four Manchester United players told to copy Bruno Fernandes after Everton performance

Anthony Martial, Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood have been told to follow the example set by Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United.

The Portuguese international has been a star player for United since his arrival from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window.

Fernandes was at his sparkling best during Saturday's 3-1 win over Everton, scoring two and setting up a third for Edinson Cavani to secure a much-needed victory.

Pogba and Matic have been out of the United XI in the Premier League since their 6-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, with Scott McTominay and Fred preferred by Ole Gunnar Solskaer.

BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks believes that the midfield pair, as well as Greenwood and Martial, should follow Fernandes' lead and match his display at Goodison Park.

“I don't know to what extent Bruno Fernandes was aware of media attention surrounding his manager's long-term prospects at Old Trafford, but the way he played against Everton not only suggested he knew, but was determined to do something about it,” he wrote for BBC Sport.

“The Portugal international fought for every ball, tried to win every tackle - and got booked as a consequence - scored two goals and laid another on a plate for Edinson Cavani.

“He was everywhere and made absolutely sure any speculation about Solskjaer's immediate future was quashed.

“United have an extraordinary squad and Solskjaer has carefully put it together.

“What is needed now is for Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood to display more of what Fernandes is showing and repay some of the faith their manager has placed in them.”

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