Pundit says Manchester United man was ‘leading by example’ despite losing to West Ham

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag piled more pressure on himself as he saw his team lose to West Ham United today.

Ten Hag is already under the microscope after another poor start to the season and against a struggling Hammers side, his United side were expected to win.

However, a late Jarrod Bowen penalty ensured United went back up north without anything to show for their efforts and Ten Hag’s future will once again be a talking point.

Of course, there are some at United who are at least trying to do the business right now.

Despite their new signings not paying off, seasoned campaigner and club skipper Bruno Fernandes is still pushing to try and win games.

And after a fine first half, Fernandes drew plenty of praise from one pundit.

Bruno Fernandes praised despite Man United losing to West Ham

Watching the game for the BBC, former Tottenham midfielder Michael Brown was keeping a close eye on the midfield battle and he picked out United skipper Fernandes for praise.

“What a great start Bruno Fernandes has had to this game. The captain is leading by example,” Brown said.

“A very clever run for that chance, he pulled off the shoulder of the defender but cannot put his header on target. He is onside and that would have been an exceptional goal.”

Fernandes a frustrated figure yet again

Bruno Fernandes has had his critics in the past and he’s also had people stick up for him and right now, he looks a frustrated man among a group of losing players.

Rio Ferdinand defended Fernandes last season and it does seem the Portuguese is still trying to be the man this season for United.

As Brown says here, Fernandes started the game very well today and on another day, United would have been comfortable.

Unfortunately, something might have to give at Old Trafford and if it’s not the manager, then it might end up being key men like Fernandes or others come the transfer window.