Appearing For The First Pre-season 2023/2024 Manchester United, Bruno Fernades Scores

Bruno Fernandes, happy to be able to score in Manchester United's pre-season match against Arsenal in New Jersey, USA on July 23, 2023. (manutdnews.com)

JAKARTA - Manchester United's new captain Bruno Fernandes had the opportunity to appear in the team's first 2023/2024 pre-season match against Arsenal. Scored one goal in that match, Fernandes was happy but also revealed his comments after fighting the Gunners.

United's pre-season match against Arsenal took place at the MetLIfe Stadium, New Jersey, United States. In Sunday, July 23, the Red Devils won 2-0. Bruno fernandes scored one goal and doubled it by Jadon Sancho.

This pre-season performance is the first for Bruno Fernandes. Because the Portuguese player missed the first two games in United's 2-0 win against Leeds United on Wednesday 12 July and won 1-0 against Olympique Lyon a week later.

Although this is the first time he has appeared in the Red Devils' pre-season, Fernandes admits that he is happy and enjoys the match. Moreover, he also managed to register his name on the scoreboard.

"This is the first game, I am very happy. But what is clear, the result is the best," said Bruno Fernandes about his performance.

In addition, Fernandes also commented on his team's match against Arsenal. The captain admitted that enjoying the game very much even though fighting last season's second-placed Premier League team was not easy.

In that match Fernandes appeared in the first 45 minutes with other United main players such as Jadon Sancho, Antony, Luke Shaw, to Leandro Martinez. He also admitted that every minute he went through was an important moment to navigate the competition.

"It's always difficult to play against Arsenal, it's a good game, a good fight," said the footballer who was born on September 8, 1994.

"We need time to get the best form at the start of the season," he continued.

After winning against Arsenal in the third pre-season match, United will still have another agenda. Erik ten Hag's team still have to play three other matches during their United States tour of Wrexham on July 26, Real Madrid on July 27, and Borussia Dortmund on July 31, 2023.

With that long schedule, Fernandes, who occupies the attacking midfield position in the team, admitted that he would try his best to look to the better 2023/2024 season. Moreover, this season is also the second season for United coach, Erik ten Hag.

"We have to understand that this will be difficult. It's pre-season, there's a lot of training, a lot of work to be done," explained Fernandes.

"It's our second season (with Ten Hag), so we have to make it better and better," said the Captain.