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Dion Dublin Says Bruno Fernandes is the Only Man U Player Who Deserves His Spot
Former Manchester United star Dion Dublin has singled out Bruno Fernandes as the only player currently deserving of his spot in the team.
His remarks came after Manchester United endured a disappointing 3-1 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Dublin, who played for United in the early 1990s, expressed frustration over the team’s lackluster performance, emphasizing that Fernandes was the only one showing true effort on the pitch.
“Bruno Fernandes is trying to do everything himself. The quality I saw from the rest of the team simply wasn’t good enough,” Dublin stated during an appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live.
The match started poorly for the Red Devils, with Brighton taking an early lead through Yankuba Minteh just five minutes in.
Kaoru Mitoma doubled the visitors’ advantage in the 60th minute, and Georginio Rutter sealed the win in the 76th, leaving United fans disheartened.
Fernandes provided United’s only response, converting a penalty in the 23rd minute, which also marked their sole shot on target throughout the game.
Dublin didn’t hold back in his criticism, “Brighton deserved the win. They were sharper, stronger, and more determined,” he remarked.
He also noted United’s inability to sustain pressure, “There are these 10-minute spells where you think, ‘This is it,’ but then it fades. Bruno, though, deserves credit. He’s everywhere on the pitch, giving everything.”
Joe Cole speaks on Arsenal and their chances of winning the Premier League this season. He suggests that if Arsenal can sign Victor Osimhen, the title could be theirs.
“I’m going to put an asterisk on this. I think Manchester City win the title if they [Arsenal] don’t bring in a number nine because I still think that will be a problem for them.
“Therefore, I am predicting Manchester City to clinch the league ahead of Arsenal, but if they sign Victor Osimhen, I would change my prediction. As it stands, my choice is Manchester City.”
Jay-Jay Okocha speaks on the popular GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and shares his pick.
“Ronaldo is a special player. But he’s, for me, a goal scorer. He can score 10 million goals. He is a goal scorer. It’s like Haaland. Haaland is a goal scorer.”
“But Messi, Messi, Messi is on another planet,” he said.
“Messi was born to play football, you know. Messi, I think Messi will get ill if he doesn’t play football. You know, he’s a genius,” he added.
Ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season, beginning this weekend, Arsenal have confirmed their squad numbers for the players.
In a post on the club’s website, Mikel Arteta’s side confirmed that Bruno Guimaraes, who joined the Gunners from Newcastle United, will wear the number 39 jersey.
Squad numbers for Arsenal players this season:
- David Raya
- William Saliba
- Cristhian Mosquera
- Ben White
- Piero Hincapie
- Gabriel
- Bukayo Saka
- Martin Odegaard
- Gabriel Jesus
- Eberechi Eze
- Gabriel Martinelli
- Jurrien Timber
- Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Viktor Gyokeres
- Christos Tzolis
- Noni Madueke
- Fabio Vieira
- Ethan Nwaneri
- Mikel Merino
- Reiss Nelson
- Kai Havertz
- Illan Meslier
- Riccardo Calafiori
- Tommy Setford
- Martin Zubimendi
- Bruno Guimaraes
- Declan Rice
- Myles Lewis-Skelly
- Max Dowman
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