ace of Manchester United Bruno Fernandes claims that after Saturday’s 2-1 derby day victory against Manchester City at Old Trafford, attention has instantly turned to the trip to Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.
After Jack Grealish scored the game’s first goal around the hour mark, United rallied to win the game within the final 30 minutes of play. Marcus Rashford scored for the ninth straight game at home to secure another three-point victory after controversially leveling the score after Fernandes’ contentious leveling move for the Reds.
Just one point behind City in the Premier League standings, the victory moved United up to third. However, if Newcastle United defeats Fulham at St. James’ Park on Sunday, they would drop back to fourth place in the standings.
The win lifted United up to third in the Premier League table, just a point behind City. However, they will be relegated back down to fourth in the standings if Newcastle United beat Fulham at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon, such is the Magpies’ superior goal difference.
With the significance of the Reds’ trip to Selhurst Park in mind, Fernandes has advised his teammates to maintain their composure after United defeated their cross-city rivals on their home turf for the first time in over three years.
When asked about the significance of pulling even with City in the standings, Fernandes responded to BT Sport, “That doesn’t matter for us. “We must anticipate the upcoming game because while you can get closer, if you don’t maintain winning, people will leave.
The current mindset is one of celebration because the derby victory was significant. However, starting tomorrow, the focus will be on Crystal Palace.
We all understand how difficult it is to play away from home, so that is where our attention must be directed.