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Bruno Fernandes has transformed Manchester United from no-hopers into Premier League title contenders in just 12 months... but how does his stunning impact compare to the effect Aguero, Cantona, Salah and Co had when they arrived?

Even when he doesn't play from the start, Bruno Fernandes still makes the telling impact.

Manchester United chose to start their Portuguese talisman on the bench in Sunday's FA Cup tie against Liverpool, favouring Donny van de Beek and Paul Pogba in their midfield.

But with the scores locked at 2-2 in a classic cup tie, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer summoned Fernandes midway through the second half and there was never any doubt he'd prove the difference.

Bruno Fernandes was once again Manchester United's matchwinner as they beat Liverpool
The Portuguese star fired home a brilliant free-kick to send United into the FA Cup fifth round
Fernandes hasn't put a foot wrong since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signed him last January

Fernandes hasn't put a foot wrong since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signed him last January

Twelve minutes after entering the fray, Fernandes fired home a free-kick to settle the contest in United's favour and send them through to the fifth round.