Most of the away end were looking at the Premier League table by then, dreaming of cutting that gap to the noisy neighbours and thinking about Champions League football next year. All this on a weekend when City won’t be playing a Premier League fixture as they focus on a Carabao Cup Final against Arsenal at Wembley instead. This result means the Red Devils are seven points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea, however, and six behind the top two. He was on form again against Bournemouth, playing a major role in the action as United avoided a late defeat. United took the lead when Cunha’s skill won a penalty from the hapless Jiminez, and Fernandes fired home comfortably from the spot.

Source: Irish Examiner March 21, 2026 11:52 UTC