manchester united football news:Fernandes issues demand after derby loss

Manchester United will lick their wounds this week after falling to a 3-0 loss in the Manchester derby.

Erling Haaland bagged a brace after Phil Foden’s opener to ensure Manchester City ended the weekend with three points and bragging rights.

The result will only increase the scrutiny on Ruben Amorim, who has overseen just eight wins from 31 Premier League games since taking the reins at Old Trafford last November. And off the back of another disappointing performance, the inquest has already begun.

For his part, Amorim insists he will not deviate from his principles as the scrutiny grows on him following another loss. The United chief will look to regroup before they host Chelsea in their next fixture on Saturday evening.

Bruno Fernandes has called on his Manchester United team-mates to be braver and take more risks as they bid to make amends following their chastening 3-0 loss in the Manchester derby.

Manchester City cantered to an easy win without hitting top gear on another difficult afternoon for Fernandes and Co. And speaking post-match, United’s captain said: “We need to score goals and not concede. We keep creating chances but were not able to score as much as we wanted. We have to be more in control. We concede three goals we could have avoided.

“When we go we have to take more risks and be more brave with the last line. When we pass to our centre-backs they go three against three and squeeze so much. The space is very narrow.”