Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has responded to Ruben Amorim's recent scathing criticism of the team.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has defended Ruben Amorim’s criticisms of the team and says the head coach’s comments fired him up. Amorim previously said this United team were “maybe the worst in history” following last weekend’s 3-1 home defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion.

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Everton: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (13), Iliman Ndiaye (30), Archie Gray (45). Tottenham: Dejan Kulusevski (77), Richarlison (90). Man United: Bruno Fernandes (23). Brighton: Yankuba Minteh (5), Kaoru Mitoma (60), Georginio Rutter (76). Nottingham Forest: Elliot Anderson (11), Callum Hudson-Odoi (28), Chris Wood (41).

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Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, two giants of English football who have struggled heavily this season, were handed heavy losses by the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion and Everton, respectively in game week 22 of the Premier League on Sunday.

Manchester United slumped to a 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton as Old Trafford remembered the legendary Denis Law on Sunday, while Tottenham's troubles also persisted as they lost 3-2 at Everton ... said United captain Bruno Fernandes.

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Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off against Wolves but the Gunners will hope that his red card is overturned, with referees' decisions having already been reversed this season

Spurs have agreed to sign Manchester City youngster Daniel Batty, while Liverpool are still eyeing Rayan Cherki but could face strong competition. West Ham are busy in the final days of the window, with confidence over Evan Ferguson after a bid for Ricardo Pepi. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!

Former Manchester United full-back Paul Parker has urged the club to move for Evan Ferguson this month. The Red Devils have struggled to score goals this season, scoring just 28 times in 23 games in the Premier League.

Kieran Tierney will stay at Arsenal for the final six months of his contract to be part of a Premier League title bid before returning to Celtic as a free agent in the summer.