Bruno Fernandes fired a hat-trick of objectives in entrance of Old Trafford as Manchester United beat Leeds United 5-1 on Saturday to provide their Premier League season a flying begin.
Paul Pogba additionally starred alongside 4 assists – greater than the one he managed within the league final full season – to assist United run a riot in entrance of their first full crowd in 17 months.
10 – Bruno Fernandes’ hat-trick is the tenth opening weekend in Premier League historical past, with Leeds being the primary membership to win two such triples within the competitors (additionally Mo Salah final season). Magic. # munli pic.twitter.com/GQRwGCUHWA
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Fernandes labored to attain on the half-hour mark, earlier than a thunderbolt from Luke Ayling leveled issues three minutes into the second half.
It was solely a brief respite for Leeds, nonetheless, as Man United livewire Mason Greenwood fired the hosts again into the entrance earlier than Fernandes added a fast third to place Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s aspect in command.
I Sanchu10 has come#MUFC | # munli pic.twitter.com/XadfZEwi6R
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) 14 August 2021
Fernandes accomplished his first United treble with one other advantageous end on the hour mark, earlier than Brazilian midfielder Fred served to finish Root and cap a memorable afternoon for the hosts, who lifted the Premier League title. Placed a beginning marker within the race.
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