Breaking down Man Utd's tactics after Fernandes' criticism

BBC Sport Thursday 22 October 2026, 12:44 UTC 1 min read

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Was Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes correct in his analysis of his side's tactics in their 4-1 thrashing by Italian side Como?

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Breaking down Man Utd's tactics after Fernandes' criticism

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