BRUNO FERNANDES spared Manchester United more embarrassment as they came from behind to beat rock bottom Sheffield United.

Erik ten Hag’s men were behind twice but in the end a Fernandes penalty and long-range blast proved the difference, putting them ahead.

Man Utd came from behind twice to beat Sheffield United

Jayden Bogle opened the scoring following a howler from Andre Onana

Then, to ensure everyone’s safety, he was the one providing Rasmus Hojlund with a cross.

After exerting great effort to defeat Coventry City on Sunday, it appeared at one time that the outcome might have gone the other way as well.

But in the end, better quality was evident.

Without a doubt, Erik saw this as another proof of his team’s tenacity as they compete for a spot in the Europa League.

And this, just three days after they defeated Coventry in a “gallant triumph” to secure a spot in the FA Cup Final for the second time running.

They led 3-0 in the match, but in order to win, they ultimately needed to use VAR and a penalty shootout.

The Manchester United manager was not pleased with the response to that, but at least this will provide the struggling leader some more positive press.

That being said, anyone who believed that United’s victory in the penalty shootout at Wembley last night would have given them more confidence should reconsider.

 

Ben Brereton Diaz put the visitors 2-1 up

Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot to equalise for the second time

Fernandes hit a stunner to give Man Utd the lead

The home fans, many of whom had seen the game on Sunday, were undoubtedly in a reserved mood.

They trailed a team that had only won one away league game this season, and it was a flashback to that abhorrent Wembley show early on here last night.

At least the home team attempted to take the lead for a short while.

However, they were being held back by appalling finishing and the daring saves of Blades goalkeeper Wes Foderingham, who was called back.

Alejandro Garnacho appeared to be the most potent offensive player for United, as usual.

The fact that United suffers when Ten Hag substitutes him out is undoubtedly not a coincidence.

One of the few shining stars of this season has also been Diogo Dalot, who made the first attempt Friday night with a shot that Foderingham turned over after just 27 seconds.

Garnacho then managed to squirm into the visitors box thanks to his quick feet and quick thinking, but the Blades goalkeeper denied him with a one-handed finish that did not match his own build-up.

Rasmus Hojlund also got on the scoresheet

The result spared Erik ten Hag some embarrassment following Sunday’s display against Coventry

With some assistance from the home team, the visitors—who were having difficulty breaking out of their own half—were able to take the lead.

This season, it was not the first time Andre Onana was the one at fault.

The manager is unable to argue that David de Gea has been improved by the former Inter Milan top player.

Dalot was exposed by the careless way he threw the ball across his own area, allowing Jayden Bogle to seize the initiative and put the ball past the 28-year-old Cameroon international.

The supporters who are sticking with their side until the abysmal end of their relegation struggle were saying, “How s*** must you be, we are winning away.”

The Red Devils would reply, and just like he had at Wembley, Maguire would be walking home at the conclusion of the half.

The ball flew across Foderingham and into the far side of the goal after Garnacho crossed from the left. The center back produced a wonderful flick header to finish the play.

Shouts of approval flooded the air.

Five minutes after the interval, the Blades supporters in the corner of Old Trafford became more boisterous as their team regained the lead.

This time, Dalot was dozing off when he handed the ball over.

It was fed by Gustavo Hamer. Ben Brereton Diaz turned in a cross that Ben Osborn had cut back from the byline.

Ten Hag, looking on in shock, made the decision to pull off the unfortunate Anthony.

This is not the time for ear-cupping.

On the hour, under somewhat unusual circumstances, the Red Devils were back on equal terms.

The whistle came just as Dalot helped force the ball over the line after Maguire was pulled down in the box by Auston Trusty.

Despite protests, referee Michael Salisbury maintained that the penalty award had to remain.

Fernandes delivered another highlight reel for his team, proving they can rely on him in these kinds of circumstances.

When Bretton Diaz raced forward and his effort deflected off Maguire, Onana was left flat-footed and the ball sailed just wide, demonstrating the visitors’ incredible bravery.

However, in the 80th minute, Fernandes would save the day with his second—a left-foot rocket that Foderingham was unable to stop.

Five minutes later, Hojlund—who had hardly touched the ball all night—was there to convert Fernandes’ far post cross.

End of the drama.

Andre Onana gifted Sheffield United the opening goal