Manchester United supporters have lauded hat-trick hero Bruno Fernandes as the best player in the world after the midfield maestro starred in their 5-1 opening-day thrashing of Leeds at Old Trafford.
Portugal playmaker Fernandes made a dream start to the new campaign, hitting a treble to torment the visitors and leave celebrating supporters boasting that United are certainties for the Premier League title this season.
Leeds had few answers as formidable Fernandes found the form that saw him dazzle the Premier League last term, although Marcelo Bielsa's side were briefly level after Luke Ayling replied to the 31st-minute opener from the man they could not resist.