Bruno Fernandes Reaches 100 Manchester United Goals in Dramatic Win over Chelsea

Bruno Fernandes scored his 100th goal for Manchester United in their tense 2-1 victory over Chelsea, marking a special personal milestone for the club captain.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester United faced Chelsea at Old Trafford in heavy rain. Both sides finished with ten men. United benefited early when Chelsea’s goalkeeper got a red card. Bruno Fernandes scored United’s first goal after a cross and header set him up. He reached 100 goals for Manchester United on his 200th Premier League appearance for the club. Casemiro added a second before United lost a player to a red card late in the first half. Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah scored in the second half, making for a nervous finish. United held on for the win, giving manager Ruben Amorim some relief after a tough start to the season.

BRUNO’S MILESTONE

After the final whistle, Fernandes spoke about his achievement. He said scoring 100 goals for Manchester United was a big moment in his career. He described the club as massive and did not want to hide the pride he felt. Fernandes also said helping the team is his main focus and he hopes to score even more goals in the future.

UNITED’S SEASON SO FAR

Manchester United have struggled, beginning the season with only two wins, one draw, and two defeats, resulting in 7 points, placing them 11th in the Premier League table. The win over Chelsea lifts pressure off manager Ruben Amorim, whose future has been questioned by fans and media. Chelsea themselves are above United after five matches, with only one more point and sitting in 6th place. United’s next match is against Brentford, who are in the bottom half and just 2 points behind Amorim’s team. The race for a European spot is tight this early in the season.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

United hope Fernandes can help the team rise in the standings. Their next game is crucial, as dropping points could see them fall closer to the relegation zone. Fans and club staff will look to Bruno’s leadership and goal-scoring to guide United out of trouble. Chelsea, meanwhile, will also aim to bounce back after another disappointing defeat.