Root and Stokes grind down weary India to stretch lead beyond 100
Fernandes and goalscorers provide glimmer of hope for Man United ahead of FA Cup
Newcastle United's Fabian Schar and Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes (right) battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester, May 15, 2024
WHEN Bruno Fernandes’s number came up on the substitutes board with just a minute or so of normal time to go in Manchester United’s win against Newcastle on Wednesday night, he was lying flat on the pitch, exhausted.
It was a deserved moment of respite for a player who had not stopped — one who was involved in everything for Manchester United, and one who excelled at all those things.
It also helped run the clock down a bit. Man United appeared safely in possession of three points with the score at 3-1, but this team cannot take any lead for granted given the struggles they have had this season.
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