Bruno Fernandes Replies Manchester United Fans Following Chants of ‘You’re Not Fit to Wear the Shirt’

• Bruno Fernandes has admitted that Manchester United performed woefully in their 4-0 loss to Brighton on Saturday
• Manchester United fans were left frustrated by that performance that they chanted ‘You’re not fit to wear the shirt’
• Fernandes has stated that what the players did in that game shows they were actually not fit to wear the shirt

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has reacted to chants of ‘You’re not fit to wear the shirt’ echoed around the American Express Community Stadium during their 4-0 loss to Brighton, SPORTbible reports.

The Red Devils were outplayed and outclassed on Saturday afternoon leaving the fans upset as they continued to chant against their players.

The loss means United will not play in next season’s Champions League underlining a troubled season for the Premier League giants.

It has now reached a boiling point for the club’s fan base as 'You're not fit to wear the shirt' echoed from the AMEX Stadium away end as Leandro Trossard made it four.

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After the game, Fernandes was asked about his impression of the fans. He told Sky Sports:

"I include myself on that. What we did today, what I did today, was not enough to be in the Manchester United shirt and I accept that."

Fernandes signed a new contract in April to take him up to £250,000-per-week and one of United's highest earners.

The 27-year-old has had a poor season by his own high standards, but is holding himself accountable in a tricky period.

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Ferguson was instrumental to CR7’s return to the Old Trafford last summer after the Portuguese striker left Italian giants Juventus.

Ronaldo is currently discussing his future with Sir Alex as they have held a series of private meetings over the player’s future.

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Liverpool drop points vs Tottenham

Sports Brief earlier reported that Liverpool suffered a blow in the title race as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in an interesting encounter on Saturday, May 7.

January signing Luis Diaz continued to prove why he is an important man in Jurgen Klopp’s squad as he got the equaliser after Spurs took the lead in the second half through Heung Min Son.

Manchester City, who face Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday, will have the chance to go three points clear at the top with a win.