January 26th 2025.
Karen Carney, a former England soccer player, recently shared her thoughts on Manchester United, one of the most renowned clubs in the world. Despite their status, she believes that the team only has one player who can be considered "world-class". This comes after United secured a much-needed victory against Fulham on Sunday, with a deflected goal from Lisandro Martinez.
Despite their recent struggles, United's victory against Fulham helped them move up to 12th place in the Premier League. This was a much-needed boost for the team, who had lost five of their last seven league games. The win also comes after manager Ruben Amorim labeled his team as "maybe the worst" in the club's 147-year history following their defeat to Brighton last weekend. However, United has managed to bounce back with wins against Rangers in the Europa League and Fulham in the Premier League.
Carney's comments about United having only one world-class player may not come as a surprise to many. According to her, the only player in the team who fits this category is Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder has been a key player for United since his £57 million move from Sporting Lisbon in 2020, scoring 59 goals and making 47 assists in just 183 Premier League appearances. He has also been named United's Player of the Season three times and is on track to win the award again this season, with Amad Diallo being the only other possible contender.
Before United's win against Fulham, Carney expressed her belief that the team would struggle without Fernandes. She also pointed out the lack of world-class players in the team, which she finds shocking. However, Fernandes continues to impress for United, and he was once again instrumental in their victory against Fulham.
Former United player Rio Ferdinand also commented on the team's performance, admitting that they were far from their best against Fulham. However, he was pleased to see them grind out an important win. His sentiments were echoed by ex-Leeds striker Lucy Ward, who also noted the lack of quality and chances in the game. Despite this, she believes that the three points earned by United is what will be remembered in the end.
Looking ahead, United will face Steaua Bucurest in the Europa League before returning to Premier League action against Crystal Palace next Sunday. It remains to be seen if they can continue their winning streak and climb up the league table.
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