Bruno Fernandes appeared visibly frustrated after Manchester United surrendered a late lead to draw 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, extending the club’s disappointing start to the Premier League season.
The United captain reportedly left the stadium quickly on Saturday evening, with footage shared on social media showing him heading towards the car park without stopping to sign autographs for supporters, as he has often done in the past.
The reaction followed another costly result for the Red Devils, who were unable to secure victory despite taking the lead against a Tottenham side also struggling for consistency.
Late Solanke Goal Punishes United Against 10-Man Tottenham
Manchester United looked set to claim three points after establishing a 1-0 advantage, but Dominic Solanke struck a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a draw for Spurs.
The late goal was particularly damaging for the hosts because Tottenham were down to 10 men following Rodrigo Bentancur’s dismissal in the 78th minute.
United failed to take advantage of their numerical superiority, allowing their opponents to escape with a point and leaving supporters questioning the team’s ability to manage matches when victory appears within reach.
For Fernandes and his teammates, the result represented another missed opportunity to build momentum during a difficult campaign.
Footage Shows Fernandes Leaving Without Meeting Fans
A video circulated by the X account @TheEyeTest_1 showed Fernandes leaving Old Trafford shortly after the match.
The 32-year-old was seen walking briskly towards the car park with his head lowered. According to the report accompanying the footage, he was the first United player to leave and did not stop to sign autographs.
Fernandes’ demeanour prompted attention because of his usual willingness to engage with supporters. However, the footage alone does not establish what was going through the midfielder’s mind or confirm the reason for his hurried departure.
The timing nevertheless came after a result that would have been disappointing for a captain expected to help drive United towards a more consistent run of performances.
Manchester United Record Their Worst Start in Decades
The draw left United with six points from their opening six Premier League matches, placing them 12th in the table at the time of the report on Sunday morning.
They were nine points behind league leaders Manchester City, who had played one fewer match, and four points clear of bottom-placed Fulham.
The statistics also highlighted the scale of United’s early-season difficulties. Their six-point return was their lowest after six league games since the 1986-87 campaign, when they had collected just four points under Sir Alex Ferguson.
That comparison provides further context for the pressure surrounding the club as it attempts to recover from an inconsistent opening stretch.
Fernandes’ Performance Reflects United’s Difficult Afternoon
Fernandes also endured a frustrating individual performance against Tottenham.
The Portuguese playmaker did not complete his first pass of the match until the 23rd minute, according to the report, underlining the difficulties United experienced in establishing control during the contest.
As captain, Fernandes remains a central figure in the team’s efforts to improve, but his performance against Spurs mirrored the broader problems that have limited United’s results.
The inability to protect a lead against 10 opponents added to the disappointment, particularly given the importance of securing points against fellow teams experiencing a difficult start.
Atletico Madrid Trip Presents Another Major Test
United will have little time to dwell on the Tottenham draw, with a challenging trip to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League scheduled for Tuesday night.
The European fixture offers an immediate opportunity to respond, although facing Atletico away from home presents a demanding test for a side still searching for consistency.
The outcome could also influence the mood around the squad before its return to domestic action.
Leeds United Clash Adds Pressure to United’s Schedule
Following the trip to Madrid, United are due to face bitter rivals Leeds United away in the Premier League next Sunday.
The match will bring another high-pressure occasion at a time when the club needs to turn disappointing performances into results.
With just six points from six league games, United cannot afford many more setbacks if they are to improve their position and close the gap on the teams above them.
Fernandes’ hurried departure after the Tottenham draw has therefore become another talking point surrounding a club under growing scrutiny, as attention shifts to two difficult fixtures that could prove important in shaping the early direction of its season.
