Bruno Fernandes Leads United to Victory Over Everton in Summer Series Clash
Alright, here’s what happened in Manchester United’s latest pre-season fixture—and it was a good one. The Red Devils went head-to-head with Everton in Atlanta at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for their final Premier League Summer Series match, and they managed to keep their perfect record intact. It finished 1–0 to United, and that lone goal? You guessed it—Bruno Fernandes from the penalty spot.
The game had a real pre-season vibe to it, of course—plenty of rotations, experiments, and moments where both teams were still figuring each other out. But Manchester United looked the more polished of the two from the beginning. Everton, winless coming into the match, were hoping to turn things around, but United’s rhythm and sharpness—especially in the first half—kept them on the back foot.
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The key moment came just before the 20-minute mark. Amad Diallo drew a foul inside the box after a tussle with Everton’s James Tarkowski. There wasn’t much argument—it looked like a clear penalty. Fernandes stepped up with that familiar hop, skip, and cool finish to send Jordan Pickford the wrong way. Just like that, United were ahead.
And Fernandes didn’t stop there. He was all over the pitch, pulling the strings and linking up particularly well with new signing Bryan Mbeumo, who made his debut for United. Mbeumo looked sharp, lively, and already very much in sync with the rest of the attack. He nearly grabbed a goal himself off a rebound, but a couple of Everton bodies got in the way. Even without scoring, it was a promising first outing for the Cameroonian forward.
Another notable presence was Matheus Cunha, who had a couple of half-chances but couldn’t quite convert. Still, his movement and work rate caused trouble for Everton’s defense throughout. United also gave minutes to some younger talents, like Kobbie Mainoo and Yoro, showing that Amorim is keen to test his full squad ahead of the new season.
On the other side, Everton had their moments, but they were mostly limited to counterattacks and set pieces. Beto did manage to put the ball in the net, but he was offside. Pickford had to be sharp on several occasions, especially dealing with a tricky low shot from Fernandes and the follow-ups that came after.
So that’s a wrap on United’s US tour. Three games, three wins, and the Summer Series title locked in. It’s been a strong pre-season showing from Ruben Amorim’s side—organized, confident, and with some new faces already bedding in well. If this is a glimpse of what’s to come in the new season, fans have reason to feel optimistic.
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