Fernandes says dropping was fair and denies media reports about Carrick relationship after Manchester United's 3-2 win over Roma

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Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford on Tuesday, coming back from 2-0 down. Bruno Fernandes, who was dropped for the previous Champions League game against Como after publicly criticising manager Michael Carrick's tactics, scored a twice-taken penalty to begin the comeback, with Matheus Cunha adding two goals. In a post-match interview with Amazon Prime, Fernandes said he accepted Carrick's decision to bench him because he wasn't performing, and that if it was a punishment for his comments, it was justified. He also said there have been 'a lot of lies' in the media about his relationship with Carrick. Fernandes added that the win was needed by the club and players, not to save anyone's job. The victory ended United's nine-game winless run.

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The Guardian left

Angle Frames the story around Fernandes accepting responsibility and deflecting pressure from Carrick, while contextualising the win within broader club turmoil and fan protests.

Bias Emphasises Fernandes' contrition and his statement that the club needed the win rather than anyone's job being saved. Downplays the sweary or confrontational nature of the interview, omitting any mention of bad language or media 'lies'. Includes context about fan protests against ownership and the narrow avoidance of a historic winless run, which adds a critical frame around the club's situation but is factually accurate.

‘I wasn’t performing’: Bruno Fernandes says Carrick was right to drop him after criticism

BBC News centre-left

Angle Focuses on Fernandes' criticism of media 'lies' and his relationship with Carrick, presenting a straightforward account of his comments with minimal sensationalism.

Bias Emphasises Fernandes' denial of media reports and his acceptance of being dropped, while including pundit reaction that supports his stance against the media. Downplays the sweary or confrontational aspects of the interview, omitting any mention of bad language. The coverage stays close to the objective facts, though it leans slightly towards Fernandes' perspective by framing the story around media 'lies' and including sympathetic commentary.

Fernandes critical of media 'lies' about Carrick relationship

Daily Mail right

Angle Pushes a dramatic, conflict-driven narrative focused on Fernandes' sweary rant and his denial of media reports, portraying him as defiant and emotionally charged.

Bias Emphasises the 'X-rated rant' and 'defiant' nature of Fernandes' interview, highlighting his claim of 'a lot of lies' and the presenter's apology for bad language. Downplays the footballing context of the comeback and Carrick's role, instead centring on the personal drama and Fernandes' undermining of the manager. The tone is sensationalist, straying from neutral factual reporting by using loaded terms like 'adrenaline-fuelled' and focusing on controversy over tactics.

Defiant Bruno Fernandes claims he wasn't dropped for publicly criticising Michael Carrick - and hits out at 'a lot of lies' in sweary interview after Man United's stunning 3-2 comeback against Roma