After his amazing hat-trick versus Leeds United, Manchester United fans praised Bruno Fernandes as superior than a "prime" Frank Lampard.
Since his £47 million signing from Sporting CP in 2020, the 26-year-old Portuguese player has been praised for his spectacular effect at Old Trafford.
Fernandes recorded 28 goals and had 17 assists in 58 games throughout all games previous season.
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The United superstar underwhelmed during his time with Portugal at Euro 2020 this season, even though he was returned to his best for such Red Devils' first Premier League game.
During the first half, Fernandes gave United the lead, but barely minutes into the 2nd half, Luke Ayling equalised for Marcelo Bielsa's side.
Mason Greenwood regained United's position in the 2nd half, and Fernandes added his 2nd and 3rd goals in the 54th and 60th minutes, accordingly.
Fred scored in the 68th minute as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team defeated Leeds 5-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Image Credit: PADuring his 13-year playing career at Stamford Bridge, Lampard achieved 3 Premier League trophies, a Europa League, 4 FA Cups, a Champions League and 2 League Cups.
No doubt. BRUNO is best goalscoring in the Premier League than Frank Lampard! #Bruno #MUFC #Pogba pic.twitter.com/JDimuQJ47N
— CornerKicks-Football (@FridayJaime) August 15, 2021
Is Bruno Fernandes a better goalscoring Midfielder than Frank Lampard…
— Manveer Dhesi (@MannyDhesi_) August 14, 2021
**CORRECTION***
Bruno IS a better goalscoring than Frank Lampard!!
To be honest, Bruno Fernandes is a better Midfielder than Prime Frank Lampard and it’s a fact... pic.twitter.com/An5EC90Yov
— JEFF TYMER🇬🇭🏴 (@Jeff_Tymer_) August 14, 2021
Bruno Fernandes is better than prime Lampard..... #mufc #Chelsea #CFC #ManchesterUnited #PremierLeague https://t.co/5RM1oJKW5P
— Señor Sancho (@yoneysunnyinit) August 14, 2021
Along with Steven Gerrard & Paul Scholes, the 43-year-old former Chelsea manager is generally considered one of the greatest midfield players in Premier League history.
United ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed Fernandes' efforts against Leeds, calling him a "risk-taker."
Just after the game, he said BT Sport: "He is a great Man United is risk-taker player. If you're a forward at Utd, you always have optimism, little more bit of swagger, and take risks.
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