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Bruno Fernandes shrugs off claims he struggles against the Premier League's 'Big Six' and says pundits are too hung up on stats but admits he has been below par recently on eve of the Manchester derby

Bruno Fernandes has hit back at critics claiming he goes missing in games against Manchester United's major rivals, insisting his overall contribution shows his value to the side.

United take on local rivals Manchester City on Sunday, hoping they can narrow the gap on their rivals to 11 points and end their incredible 22-match winning run.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will turn towards Fernandes for inspiration in the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium, but his goal contribution has been poor against the rest of the so-called big six this season, which includes City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.