EPL: He took responsibility, stepped up – Ferdinand hails Man Utd star after latest victory

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has hailed the club’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, following the Red Devils’ Premier League 1-0 win over Fulham on Saturday.

Fernandes scored a late goal to give Man United the victory against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Ferdinand believes the Portugal midfielder took responsibility and stepped up against Fulham by providing a big performance against the host.

“The captain stood up. We needed a big performance, we needed a goal. Critical time against Burnley after the Champions League defeat, he stepped up,” Ferdinand told TNT Sports.

“Today, they needed somebody to step out of the shadows and get into the spotlight.

“That was him. He took responsibility. A fantastic strike.”

He added, “He (Maguire) deserves special mention as well. Head injury in the first couple of seconds of the game, battled his way through.”