
Manchester City claimed a 2-0 win over Manchester United this weekend. And comments from Bruno Fernandes post-match have sparked conversation online.
Speaking to BBC Sport, the Portuguese international, who joined United in 2020 for a reported fee of £47m, admitted that City are miles ahead of the Red Devils in terms of quality.
Pep Guardiola’s side dominated United in their own backyard as the hosts never looked in the match at any point. With supporters and pundits believing that the 2-0 scoreline should have been higher for City.
Indeed, the result could have long-term effects on the Premier League title race. And for Fernandes, the United star thinks City are way ahead of the Red Devils in terms of quality.
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The 27-year-old attacking midfielder said: “If we want to be at the same level as them we have to do more because they showed we are not at the same level.”
Indeed, the comments from Fernandes paint a picture on how far City are ahead of United. And as you would expect, supports of the blue half of Manchester loved what the Premier League star had to say.
City fans laud comments from United star

Winning bragging rights in a derby is always a source of immense pride for supporters. And fans on social media adored what Fernandes had to say on the difference between United and their Manchester rivals.
Here’s what some City fans had to say on Twitter about Fernandes’ comments…
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Common knowledge Bruno, it’s not rocket science. #ManCity 🔷️ https://t.co/tMXAIPLahO
— Siphesihle Shange (@Siphesihle44) November 6, 2021
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And don’t forget it!! https://t.co/wGJGcTpzuC
— AB (@skodaburns) November 6, 2021
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Good boy https://t.co/U7ipaCHeSq
— Honest-MCFC-Fan (@Mcfchonest) November 6, 2021
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What comment! I love that 😁 #cityzen https://t.co/VOb7ntxBDG
— Shun Dilli 🤴🏾 (@SHUNDILLI) November 6, 2021
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At least he is honest. https://t.co/UAeCceefpi
— YanYan 💙 (@ItsYanCity) November 6, 2021
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He’s right as well 😂 should’ve been 10 https://t.co/u1T8cmQTmu
— JM🛸 (@meandoggg) November 7, 2021
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