Once captain at Sporting, Fernandes was named permanent United skipper in July 2023 when he took over the armband from Harry Maguire. United supporters had repeatedly called for Fernandes to be handed the armband on a permanent basis, yet once acquired, the fickle nature of football fans struck amid claims from some to change the skipper.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has said he and his teammates are not satisfied despite earning a draw at league leaders Liverpool, asking why his team cannot perform similarly every week.

Manchester United and Liverpool played out a thriller at the Anfield on Sunday. There was no separating both teams at the full time as the scoreline fixated at 2 goals apiece.