Bruno Fernandes explains angry behaviour towards Man United team-mates after dreadful Newcastle defeat

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 13/04/2025

- 19:24

The 30-year-old was furious as his side were thumped at St James' Park

Bruno Fernandes has opened up on his angry behaviour towards his Manchester United team-mates following their dreadful 4-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday.

Harvey Barnes netted a brace for the hosts, with Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes also on target as they cruised to victory.


Fernandes cut a frustrated figure during the match, with the Portugal international seen having some furious discussions with his team-mates as they crashed to defeat.

At full time, the former Sporting Lisbon star was seen having an animated discussion with Casemiro.

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Bruno Fernandes has opened up on his angry behaviour towards his Manchester United team-mates following their dreadful 4-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday

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Speaking to Sky Sports, Fernandes fronted up and admitted that United simply weren't good enough.

"There's not much to assess, we lost the game," he said. "In the first half we did good, in the second half we couldn't keep up the way we wanted to play.

"We know that it's been a tough season, nothing to add to that.

"Our position in the table is not where this club belongs, but unfortunately we are not getting the results.

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"We need to look forward as we have a big game coming up, we need to clear our heads and go for it.

"We are in this position because we have not been consistent in the performances we put out.

"We lack being more fearless, being more brave. Today was not the case because we ended up conceding goals by trying to be brave.

"It's easy to criticise because this club has never suffered like this, so it's normal. You have to be aware you play for United and criticism will be there.

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"Our fans have been there all season during bad moments, today they were there at the end trying to cheer us up. It's time we give something back."

Fernandes then opened up on his angry antics, insisting he gets frustrated because he knows how good his team-mates can be.

"My team-mates - I only get frustrated with them because I know how good they can be," he continued.

"I know how tough it is to represent this club.

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"They want so much to give to the club, to win because they know how much they will be remembered if they win something with this club.

"On Thursday [against Lyon in Europa League quarter-final] we go forward, we create a big atmosphere in our stadium, we need to be on the front foot and give everything we have because we want to get to the semi-final.

"In tough moments we have done great performances against the biggest clubs.

"In decisive games when everyone is watching. We are Man United, we have to step up and do everyting to win the game."

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Bruno Fernandes wants Manchester United to bounce back against Lyon following their defeat to Newcastle

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United are next in action against Lyon on Thursday night (8pm).

The tie hangs in the balance after a 2-2 draw in France.