Why did Fernandes let Rashford take the penalty?

Appointed to take the penalty, midfielder Bruno Fernandes let teammate Marcus Rashford take it in Man Utd's 3-0 win over Everton in the Premier League.

Last season, Rashford scored 30 goals in 56 games for Man Utd. However, after 16 games in all competitions this season (before the away match against Everton), the 26-year-old striker has only scored once, in the 1-3 loss to Arsenal on September 3. Therefore, when Man Utd were awarded a penalty in the 56th minute yesterday, Fernandes let Rashford take it, helping his teammate regain confidence and form.

"I feel Marcus needs a bit of confidence and needs a goal," Fernandes told Sky Sports . "Marcus took the penalty brilliantly and I'm sure he can score."

Rashford took a penalty kick in Man Utd's 3-0 win over Everton in the 13th round of the Premier League on the evening of November 26, at Goodison Park. Photo: PA

According to Fernandes, the problem is not who takes the penalty, but scoring. The Man Utd captain also believes that in addition to Rashford, other strikers and wingers need to score. He sees it as part of the game and helps the players have more motivation.

"After the penalty, I think Marcus is unstoppable," Fernandes added. "Last season he was fantastic so everyone had higher expectations. It's just a matter of getting that scoring touch back and proving he's world class again."

In this match, Man Utd opened the scoring in the 3rd minute thanks to Alejandro Garnacho's diving shot. They then encountered many difficulties against Everton's resistance. However, goalkeeper Andre Onana and the defense still stood firm.

In the 52nd minute, after Ashley Young fouled Anthony Martial, the referee awarded Man Utd a penalty. Rashford converted the penalty to increase the score to 2-0, creating an important turning point for the match. In the 75th minute, after a pass from Fernandes, Martial chipped the ball past the home goalkeeper to seal a 3-0 victory. This was the first time Man Utd won by more than one goal this season.

Man Utd also returned to sixth place in the Premier League with 24 points - just four points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa. Everton are bottom of the table with four points, having been docked 10 points for breaching financial fair play rules.

Thanh Quy (according to Sky Sports )

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