Bruno Fernandes disclosed that he entrusted Marcus Rashford with Manchester United’s second penalty against Everton, considering he had already successfully converted the first, and Rashford is part of the select group of designated penalty takers.
United halted a two-game losing streak with a 2-0 triumph over Everton at home on Saturday afternoon, with Alejandro Garnacho earning two penalties for the Red Devils during a relatively quiet first half. Fernandes converted the first penalty, securing his position as United’s all-time leading penalty scorer, and then handed over the opportunity for the second penalty to Rashford.
In a post-match interview with TNT Sports, Fernandes explained the decision, stating, “We both take penalties. I asked Marcus if he wanted to take, and he said he was confident. He is one of the penalty takers that the manager chooses. I felt I had my chance, and Rashy could get his goal from the penalty.”
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Following the Saturday result, United now sits within three points of Tottenham Hotspur in fifth place and seven points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa.
Fernandes emphasized the team’s awareness of the need to win every upcoming game, acknowledging the challenging competition for a Champions League spot. He stated, “We know our position in the league, and it’s not enough for us. We want to try and get into the spots for the Champions League. We know it’s going to be tough and difficult, but we have to win these games.”
Reflecting on recent performances, Fernandes stressed the importance of consistency, recognizing the competitive landscape. He concluded, “We have to win every game. We didn’t win against Fulham. That was not good enough. Then we go away to City and we don’t win two games in a row. It gets tough. Aston Villa is doing really well, in moments Tottenham are being really good. It will be more difficult for us than them, but we have to push.”