Bruno Guimaraes' four-word taunt to Bruno Fernandes after Newcastle United's win over Manchester United
There’s only one Bruno...
Newcastle United fans sang it and it seems Bruno Guimaraes agrees.
The Brazilian captained the Magpies to a 4-1 win over Manchester United at St James’ Park on Sunday to move up to fourth in the Premier League table. Sandro Tonali opened the scoring before Alejandro Garnacho equalised, however the hosts ran away with it in the second-half following Harvey Barnes’ brace and a goal from Guimaraes.
After capitalising on a mistake from goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, Guimaraes wheeled away in celebration in front of the Gallowgate End and appeared to shout “I am the Bruno” before pointing to ‘Bruno G. 39’ on the back of his shirt.
And at that moment, it was pretty clear the 27-year-old was cheekily responding to Newcastle fan chants of “there’s only one Bruno” directed, of course, at Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes.
Bruno Guimaraes dedicates win to Eddie Howe
While Guimaraes and his teammates continued their charge towards Champions League qualification, their thoughts were very much with head coach Eddie Howe, who missed the game after being admitted to hospital on Friday evening.
“When we went onto the pitch, we said we’d play for him,” Guimaraes told Premier League Productions. “He’s been part of our success, he has been unbelievable for us. We missed him on the training ground this week and hopefully this win is going to give him a bit of happiness in this tough week for him. We want to see him back for the next game.”
Posting on Instagram after the game, Guimaraes also wrote: “This team, these fans, and this stadium! Three very important points and we keep going in pursuit of our goals. One game at a time, always. Howay the boys. Thank you, Jesus, for everything you do in my life. 🖤🤍3️⃣9️⃣”
What Bruno Fernandes said on Manchester United’s defeat
The defeat on Tyneside guarantees Man United - 13th in the table - will record their worst-ever Premier League points total. It is the first time Newcastle have recorded a league double over the Red Devils in 95 years.
“There's not much to assess, we lost the game,” said Fernandes. “In the first half we did good, in the second half we couldn't keep up the way we wanted to play.
"We know that it's been a tough season, nothing to add to that. Our position in the table is not where this club belongs, but unfortunately we are not getting the results. We need to look forward as we have a big game coming up, we need to clear our heads and go for it.
"We are in this position because we have not been consistent in the performances we put out. We lack being more fearless, being more brave. Today was not the case because we ended up conceding goals by trying to be brave.
"It's easy to criticise because this club has never suffered like this, so it's normal. You have to be aware you play for United and criticism will be there.”