‘I’m one of his biggest fans’: Everton talisman says Carrick has an ‘exceptional’ player in his ranks

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has poured praise on Bruno Fernandes ahead of kick-off at Old Trafford this evening.The Everton talisman singled out Manchester United’s captain when analysing the sides on Monday Night Football.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYWhat did Dewsbury-Hall say about Fernandes?When pressed on the midfielder’s form this season, with Fernandes just three assists away from breaking the joint record held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, Dewsbury-Hall said: “I’m one of his biggest fans. I think he’s an exceptional player. His numbers are quite scary — he’s a creative machine.” “His numbers are scary” 🤯”He’s just a creative machine” 👾 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall says he’s one of Bruno Fernandes’ biggest fans! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/SI2ef9wNBO — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 27, 2026Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustThe Portuguese will be doing his utmost to add to his tally, which currently sits at 18, tonight after recording a phenomenal six assists in his last six appearances.Fernandes has also found the back of the net eight times himself this term, most recently doing so from the spot in United’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth before the March international break.United would love for Fernandes to finish his career in M16Alas, it comes as no surprise that INEOS are desperate to keep hold of their skipper for the coming years. Appearances Goals Assists 323 106 105 Fernandes’ complete record in all competitions for UnitedHis contract currently runs until September 2027, though the club will then have the option of extending his stay by an additional 12 months.It goes without saying that fans will also be hoping Fernandes can be at his world-class best for the visit of arch-rivals Liverpool on Sunday, as a win could see United do the Premier League double over the Merseyside outfit for the first time in 10 years.Footage courtesy of Sky Sports