Bruno Fernandes marked a personal landmark during Manchester United\u2019s 2-1 victory over Chelsea, becoming only the third midfielder in the club\u2019s history to reach 100 goals. The milestone arrived via a first-half volley that gave United the lead in a match that proved turbulent from the opening minutes.<\/p>\n
The achievement places Fernandes alongside two of the club\u2019s most decorated midfielders. Sir Bobby Charlton finished his Manchester United career with 249 goals across 1956\u201373 while Paul Scholes recorded 155 in his spells from 1994\u20132011 and 2012\u201313. Fernandes\u2019s tally now reads 100 since his arrival in 2020.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery goal is important,\u201d a sodden Fernandes shrugged after Saturday\u2019s chaotic 2\u20131 win . \u201cIt\u2019s a great moment for me to reach this milestone at such a prestigious club; I won\u2019t hide that. If I can score more goals to help the team, that\u2019s what matters most.\u201d<\/p>\n
United\u2019s opener arrived after Chelsea were reduced to 10 men inside the opening five minutes when goalkeeper Robert S\u00e1nchez was penalised for a reckless lunge. Casemiro extended the lead before the interval but then received a red card on the cusp of halftime, leaving United to navigate the second half with a numerical disadvantage. Chelsea managed to halve the deficit amid heavy rain, but United held on to secure the three Premier League points.<\/p>\n
The match underscored the significance of the goal beyond individual recognition. While Fernandes acknowledged the personal importance of reaching 100 goals at Manchester United, his public emphasis remained on the contribution those goals make to the team\u2019s results.<\/p>\n
Recorded figures for the three midfielders stand as follows: Sir Bobby Charlton (1956\u201373, 249 goals), Paul Scholes (1994\u20132011, 2012\u201313, 155 goals) and Bruno Fernandes (2020\u2013Present, 100 goals).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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