Bruno Fernandes: 'It's an honour' to be compared to Eric Cantona, says Man Utd midfielderManchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes says he is "honoured to be compared" with club legend Eric Cantona and is embracing that "good pressure" before Wednesday's Europa League final. Fernandes' efforts have helped United secure a top-three place in successive seasons for the first time since Ferguson retired in 2013. There have been comparisons drawn with Cantona in the talismanic impact Fernandes has had at Old Trafford since his arrival from Sporting Lisbon in a £47m deal in January 2020. Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has played down his impact and paid tribute to his team-mates, saying: "It is such a big club. The statistics alone underline what kind of impact Fernandes has made.

Source: BBC May 25, 2021 05:03 UTC