The pair have both started in each of our opening six Premier League matches and appear to be forming the foundations of a fruitful relationship in the middle of the park of late, particularly during the four successive wins before the international break.
While Eriksen has often been seen dropping deep to collect the ball and dictate play from the base of United’s midfield in those victories, Fernandes has regularly been able to push forward and influence the game from dangerous attacking positions, around and inside the penalty area.
The duo have thus formed an early chemistry together on the pitch and Fernandes took the time to speak about that relationship during his recent appearance in TeamViewer’s diary room, for a new episode of the ‘Player Diaries’ series.