The Man United game that made Casemiro want to join club in the summer
FootballMan United Stars Bruno Fernandes and Antony Clash During Crystal Palace Cracker
- Crystal Palace and Man United played out a 1-1 draw during their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park.
- An incident involving Bruno Fernandes and Antony moments before the half-hour mark became a major talking point among fans.
- The United duo was spotted exchanging words after an attack had broken down as the Red Devils searched for a breakthrough.
- The Red Devils will be desperate to get their title bid back on track on Sunday when they take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Emotions ran high during Man United's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park after two United players clashed.
The Wednesday night, January 18, encounter was crucial in United's bid to challenge Arsenal and Man City for the Premier League title.
Erik ten Hag's men went into the match on a fine run of results that had seen them stun rivals Man City in their last outing.
However, their trip to Crystal Palace was a difficult one as they settled for a 1-1 draw against the Eagles to suffer a blow in their title bid.
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Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring for United in the closing stages of the first half before Michale Olise struck at stoppage time to earn his side a vital draw.
Fernandes, Antony clash
Despite the otherwise stunning result, a moment of disagreement between Fernandes and Antony became a big talking point after the match.
According to Sportbible, the Man United duo was spotted exchanging words after an attack broke down midway through the first half.
Fans were quick to react to the incident on social media, with one saying:
“Antony and Bruno Fernandes insulting each other on the pitch. You love to see it!”
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FootballA second posted:
“Antony and Bruno Fernandes rowing over a misplaced pass. Loudest Selhurst Park has been so far tonight.”
While another wrote:
“Antony, don’t start an argument with Bruno Fernandes, you’re only going to lose to that man.”
Casemiro takes selfie with fan
Earlier, Sport Brief reported Casemiro has endeared himself to fans with his reaction during Man United's clash against Crystal Palace.
The United midfielder happily posed for a selfie with an adoring fan who had evaded security to make his way to the pitch.
A number of fans hailed Casemiro for being down to earth, with some describing his gesture as 'a touch of class.'