After a poignant tribute to the Busby Babes before kick-off, to mark the 65th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster this Monday, Fernandes gave United the perfect start after just seven first-half minutes, with an ice-cool penalty kick beyond goalkeeper Vicente Guaita.
Rashford then doubled our lead just after the hour-mark, but events quickly conspired against the home side, as Casemiro was sent off and Jeffrey Schlupp pulled a goal back within six minutes to leave hearts racing for the final quarter of an hour inside Old Trafford.
But thanks to some resolute defending and key contributions from those coming off the bench, Erik ten Hag’s men were able to hold on for all three points, ensuring plenty in our XI were in contention for our Man of the Match award.