I remember man-marking Eric Cantona on my England debut in 1992 and battling with him in the Premier League. Cantona unlocked the door for Manchester United’s success in his five seasons at the club. He and Bruno Fernandes are clearly different types of player, but Fernandes is having that Cantona effect.
Team-mates are following his lead. Every time Fernandes gets the ball, he tries to make something happen. That’s his mentality.
His winner on Sunday will give United great belief. Beating one of your biggest rivals lets you know you are as good as them, if not better.