The Reds have now gone three matches without a victory – losing 7-0 to Liverpool, drawing 0-0 with Southampton and now falling to a 2-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle. It was a disappointing afternoon for United, who could drop out of the top-four places if Tottenham beat Everton on Monday night.
Manchester United’s midfield ace Bruno Fernandes was reportedly unhappy with teammates Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, and Lisandro Martinez. The reason for his anger was the trio not going to applaud the away fans after the team’s defeat against Newcastle United on Sunday, 2 April.
Lisandro Martinez was visibly frustrated after being substituted during the game, while Fernandes raged at several of his teammates after the full-time whistle. As some of Reds players trudged towards the tunnel, the Portuguese ace ordered them to go and acknowledge the away end.
The Red Devils succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against the Magpies. Steven McClaren had to force the trio to applaud the club’s fans after the clash at Tyneside, according to the Manchester Evening News. The report also said that Fernandes was enraged by the three players’ behaviour.
The Sky Sports cameras also showed Diogo Dalot appearing to argue with Antony, who was replaced by Jadon Sancho in the 62nd minute. However, it remains unclear what exactly the pair were discussing.
United had a rather average outing against the Magpies. Goals from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson sealed the win for Eddie Howe’s team.
Manchester United slipped to the fourth spot with the defeat as Newcastle took their third spot. Both teams currently have 50 points from 27 games.
United will have the chance to bounce back from the disappointing defeat when they welcome Brentford to Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
