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‘Against Leeds’: Manchester United star makes Elland Road claim

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Manchester United attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes has said that Leeds United’s Elland Road is his favourite away ground, as quoted in Leeds Live.

Portugal and Manchester United star Fernandes made the comments about Leeds and Elland Road during the Red Devils’ away kit unveiling when asked about his favourite away day.

As reported by Leeds Live, the attacking midfielder has scored six goals and provided two assists in his four appearances against Leeds.

Fernandes has scored more goals against the West Yorkshire club than against any other team in his career so far, according to Leeds Live.

Manchester United\s Bruno Fernandes on Leeds United and Elland Road.

The 27-year-old said, as quoted in Leeds Live: “I know it is a big one for the fans and I have scored loads of goals against Leeds.”

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Leeds United and Manchester United are fierce rivals, and Bruno Fernandes’s comments will go down well among the Old Trafford faithful.

Manchester United will be aiming to finish in the top four of the Premier League table next season, and Fernandes will play a big role in that quest.

The creative player scored 10 goals and gave six assists in 35 Premier League starts last season.

As for Leeds, the Whites will hope not to end up in the bottom three.