“Assuming I have this four amazing players in my team, I could have won the Champions League again this season. When ever we play against Man Utd, we always think about how we are going to stop them. They have everything to destroy the best teams in the world”.-Pep Guardiola names four Manchester United stars he’s scared of, one is the “best I’ve ever seen” ahead of FA Cup Final
Pep Guardiola has lauded Bruno Fernandes as one of the most talented creative midfielders he has encountered, alongside three other notable Manchester United players.
Manchester United and Manchester City are set to clash in the FA Cup final for the second year in a row. City, having recently clinched the Premier League title, are aiming for their fourth consecutive FA Cup victory.
This season has been difficult for United, who have struggled across all competitions, making the FA Cup their final chance for a trophy and a spot in European competition.
In last year’s final, City emerged victorious with İlkay Gündoğan scoring twice, overshadowing Bruno Fernandes’ penalty in the first half. Many blamed United’s defeat on David de Gea’s poor goalkeeping.
Fernandes has netted three goals and provided two assists in 11 matches against Manchester City. He is expected to start as United’s No. 10 on Saturday, with Pep Guardiola praising the Portuguese international’s creative prowess.
Guardiola also pointed out Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, and Rasmus Højlund as key players his team needs to be cautious of.
“They have the runners and the actions from brilliant players up front,” Guardiola remarked. “Garnacho, Rashford, Højlund, and of course, Bruno Fernandes. When he has the ball, everything happens.
“The impact of Bruno on that team is exceptional, unbelievable. I watched their recent games, and I thought, ‘This guy… His creativity is one of the best I’ve ever seen’. They also have experience.”
