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‘Fernandes needs trophy to join greats like Cantona’ – Man Utd legend Giggs hails Portuguese’s impact

Bruno Fernandes has made a “massive impact” at Manchester United, admits Ryan Giggs, but the Red Devils legend has told a Portuguese midfielder that he needs major silverware in order to stand alongside the likes of Eric Cantona.

Plenty have been quick to place a talismanic 26-year-old in that talent pool at Old Trafford.

Over the course of 12 months in English football, Fernandes has become the go-to man for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when it comes to moments of inspiration.

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Another was provided in his most recent outing, with a match-winning free kick crashed home in a 3-2 FA Cup fourth-round clash with Liverpool.