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Ian Wright claims Bruno Fernandes 'frustration' could 'demoralise' Manchester United players

Ian Wright has claimed that Bruno Fernandes appears to be becoming increasingly frustrated with his Manchester United team-mates.

Fernandes has emerged as United's star man since joining the club from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020.

The attacking midfielder has been directly involved in 40 goals in only 39 Premier League appearances - scoring 23 and providing 17 assists.

In total, the 26-year-old has 34 goals and 21 assists in 60 outings in all competitions.

This season, United are second in the Premier League table - 10 points adrift of leaders Manchester City.

They were beaten by City in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, while exiting the Champions League at the group stage.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are still in the FA Cup - where they play Leicester City in the quarter-finals - and have been drawn against AC Milan in the last 16 of the Europa League.

In the league, they have recently dropped points against the likes of West Bromwich Albion, Everton, Arsenal and Sheffield United.

Wright believes Fernandes' in-game displays of frustration when things are not going to plan could be demoralising to other players.

Speaking on his Wrighty’s House Podcast, the Arsenal legend said: ”I look at Bruno Fernandes and he just seems to be getting more and more frustrated with people when I’m watching him.

“I just look at leaders like him... he’s obviously the leader of Manchester United. It’s blatantly obvious to see.

“Dennis (Bergkamp) was the leader for us (Arsenal) on the pitch and I never saw him get frustrated with individuals to the point where he was turning and doing that thing, because it’s so demoralising for you.

“He looks like a perfectionist. If everything is not bang on perfect, he seems to be upset.”

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