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\nOle Gunnar Solskjaer said Bruno Fernandes has brought a winning mentality to Manchester United after his brace inspired an impressive 3-0 win at Brighton on Tuesday. Cajoled by the dazzling Fernandes, United produced one of their best performances of the season at the Amex Stadium. Mason Greenwood opened the scoring early in the first half and Fernandes doubled the lead before the interval. Fernandes netted again after half-time with a fine volley as United climbed above Wolves on goal difference to take fifth place in the Premier League. \u201cBruno has come and been fantastic. He has brought that winning mentality with him, that 99 percent is not good enough. It has to be 100 percent,\u201d Solskjaer said.
\n\u201cI\u2019ve got more than one game-changer. The third goal was a great team goal. To see so many players sprinting forward to get on the end of it was fantastic. A great finish by Bruno.\u201d
\nSolskjaer\u2019s side are two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, who play their game in hand at West Ham on Wednesday.
\nWith fifth place securing qualification for the Champions League if second-placed Manchester City\u2019s European ban is upheld, United are in a strong position to return to the continent\u2019s elite club competition.
\nIf they make it, United will owe a huge debt of gratitude to Fernandes, who has scored six goals since arriving from Sporting Lisbon in January.
\nThe Portugal midfielder\u2019s role in revitalising United cannot be understated.
\nThey were mired in a major slump before Fernandes\u2019 signing, but are now on a 15-game unbeaten run in all competitions, including three successive wins.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s a joy to watch them when you see them express themselves like that,\u201d Solskjaer said.
\n\u201cThe confidence comes from performances. They worked hard during the lockdown and we know we have loads to play for.
\n\u201cI don\u2019t care about making a statement, I know we are a good team.\u201d
\nUnited are also looking more solid at the back with eight clean sheets in their last 13 league matches.
\nWith a run-in that includes games against Bournemouth, Aston Villa and West Ham, Solskjaer\u2019s men could enjoy a memorable conclusion to the campaign as they also chase success in the FA Cup and Europa League.
\nBrighton had taken four points from two games since the restart, easing their relegation fears, but this defeat means they aren\u2019t completely safe yet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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