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Bruno Fernandes reveals his father criticised him for penalty miss at Newcastle as he hails winning mentality within his family... as Manchester United star admits his competitive spirit comes out against his three-year daughter during Uno!

Bruno Fernandes has highlighted how his winning mentality has stemmed from the competitiveness within his family, who are always pushing him to be better.

The Manchester United midfielder revealed his father was critical after he missed a penalty against Newcastle earlier in the season, despite it being the first time he had failed to score from the spot for the Red Devils.

The Portugal international also a goal later in the game as United won 4-1, but his father still had some words of advice.

Bruno Fernandes says his winning mentalityu00a0stemmed from the competitiveness of his family

Bruno Fernandes says his winning mentality stemmed from the competitiveness of his family

The Manchester United man said his father criticised him for his penalty miss at Newcastle

'The day after the Newcastle game, my dad sent me a message – and he never sends me a message, he always calls me the day after the game, always,' Fernandes told the official Manchester United podcast.