Bruno Fernandes names two Manchester United players who made the difference Chelsea

The United captain talked about how they aimed to secure all three points after having a dismal start to the season in the points table. He praised the defensive resilience in the second half, when United had to soak up waves of pressure. Fernandes argued that United’s determination from the first whistle set the tone, explaining how Bryan’s relentless run behind the defence sparked the opening that led to the sending off. Meanwhile, Casemiro added an embarrassing record to his name despite the victory in this match.

“You want to perform, but at the end of the day, what matters is points. We haven’t been getting the points we wanted. At the end of the game, we were very strong in defending our box and putting them in positions to cross. We got the [Chelsea’s] red card because our mentality was starting the game so strongly. The players have to run behind whenever Ben goes for the ball, and that’s what Bryan did.”

Via: BBC

Opinion on Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko’s impact

Ruben Amorim’s summer rebuild revolved around new forwards. Benjamin Sesko arrived for €85 million, and Bryan Mbeumo signed for £65 million. United displayed this urgency after their lowest league finish in history, a 15th-place collapse that revealed the glaring lack of attacking options. United saw the Slovenian as a long-term spearhead. He is a striker who has pace with raw strength, yet his first weeks have been frustrating. Sesko has not found the net, and in big matches such as against Manchester City, he often appeared isolated and unable to affect the rhythm of play. Sesko’s start against Chelsea offered a chance to settle, but Amorim’s reshuffle after Casemiro’s red card cut short his involvement.

Mbeumo’s impact, by contrast, has been immediate. The Cameroon forward is already settled in the Premier League. He showed his value with tireless runs, clever link-up play, and a sharp finish against Burnley that gave supporters a glimpse of his promise. At Old Trafford, his energy was infectious, earning him applause as he left the field. Still, consistency remains the word circling United’s season. These signings have lifted morale and added depth, yet the supporters know that unless Sesko discovers his scoring touch and Mbeumo sustains his drive, the pressure on Amorim will not fade. For now, there is optimism, but it is layered with caution as United continue to seek stability.