Sheffield is defeated 4-2 by Manchester United, led by Bruno Fernandes

After inspiring a tense 4-2 victory over Sheffield United on Wednesday, Bruno Fernandes relieved some of the strain on Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, who is now under criticism.

At Old Trafford, Ten Hag’s team trailed the Premier League’s lowest team twice until Fernandes saved his struggling boss in the second half.

The Blades took the lead thanks to a goal from Jayden Bogle, and even though Harry Maguire pulled one back before halftime, Ben Brereton Diaz quickly gave the visitors the lead again.

With nine minutes remaining, the Portugal midfielder’s long-range rocket gave United the lead after Fernandes had saved Ten Hag with a penalty kick.

United’s fourth goal, scored by Rasmus Hojlund, made sure they could finally celebrate their first league victory in five attempts since defeating Everton on March 9.

“I believe we performed quite well and generated a lot more opportunities. plenty of advantages. downsides as well, however. giving up two giveaway goals. It’s not appropriate,” Ten Hag said.

“Overall, I’m pleased with the victory. Have you seen any panic? No, not at all. We were really calm. We must take this as a lesson.

It was a short-lived respite for Ten Hag, who intends to win the FA Cup and finish high enough to earn a Europa League spot in order to turn around sixth-place United’s miserable season.

“We are working hard to advance the group. We are making great progress right now in terms of the number of goals we are scoring. Ten Hag said, “I’m confident we will be more consistent if our back four come back together.

Just one year after being promoted from the Championship, the Blades are sliding towards relegation with just four games remaining and 10 points from safety.

Following United’s stuttering victory over Coventry on Sunday, which sent them into the FA Cup final, Ten Hag was subjected to biting criticism.

At Wembley, United let a three-goal lead slip away in the closing 19 minutes of regulation play and narrowly prevailed in a penalty shootout to set up a final meeting with Manchester City.

After coming under fire for his careless performance, Ten Hag mounted a fierce defense of his qualifications on Tuesday, calling the media’s critical coverage of the semifinal a “disgrace” and asserting that he had led Ajax to victory for the previous ten years.

However, Jim Ratcliffe, a co-owner of United, is said to have ordered Jason Wilcox, the team’s new technical director, to examine Ten Hag’s training regimen and sometimes tense relationships with his players.

Defence’s shortcomings

Wes Foderingham, the goalie, brilliantly parried a hard effort from United’s Diogo Dalot just before Wilcox, watching from the directors box, could take his seat.

Andre Onana gave the visitors the lead in the 35th minute, shocking United.

The Blades midfielder intercepted the pass before blasting into the empty goal because the United keeper was trying to toss the ball to Dalot and failed to see Bogle standing in his way.

After United gave up their 75th goal in all competitions this season, Ten Hag remained still on the sidelines. This is the most goals the team has let up in a single season since 1977–1978.

Just seven minutes had passed when Maguire, after a controversial foul on Kobbie Mainoo, bent to head in Alejandro Garnacho’s free kick, putting United down.

However, United’s shoddy defense was once again exposed in the 50th minute as they let up two goals in a game for the fifth straight game.

After Ben Osborn returned the ball to Brereton Diaz, the latter punished careless marking by slotting a stylish finish beyond Onana.

After Maguire was brought down, Fernandes scored a penalty in the 61st minute to bring United back to parity.

Ten Hag was relieved when Fernandes scored in the 81st minute, breaking through midfield and putting a beautiful 30-yard shot past Foderingham.

After going eight games without a goal, Hojlund gave Ten Hag some breathing room four minutes later by putting in Fernandes’ cross.