Bryan Mbeumo admits devastating regret over letting down his United teammate

Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo has opened up on the disappointment of letting down Bruno Fernandes during last weekend’s meeting with Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. Missed chances United guaranteed themselves to finish in third place by beating Forest 3-2 in their final home game of the Premier League season. Mbeumo scored the winning strike in a thrilling encounter that also saw Fernandes equal Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry’s Premier League assist record (20). Fernandes assisted Mbeumo’s goal, but he could easily have had three or four more assists, with Mbeumo and Joshua Zirkzee wasting multiple clear-cut chances created for them by the Portuguese playmaker. On one occasion during the match, Fernandes released Mbeumo with a well-weighted ball that sent him clean through on goal, but the Cameroonian failed to hit the target, firing high over the crossbar. Fernandes fell to the floor in clear disbelief that his teammate had not found the back of the net. Mbeumo eventually made amends but in an interview with Sky Sports, he revealed that he still feels disappointed that he couldn’t help Fernandes rack up more assists. Mbeumo’s remarks The 26-year-old told Sky Sports, “Not that I was not disappointed with Matheus Cunha slid me in as well.” “I missed a lot of chances but the one he (Fernandes) gave me I was more disappointed for not giving him the assist to score.” “In the end I was very happy to score from his pass.” Mbeumo’s goals against Forest took his season tally to 10 Premier League goals. He has also contributed a further three assists. Mbeumo has endured a goal drought since his return from the Africa Cup of Nations, revealing that the competition may have taken a toll on his form. United are next in action on Sunday when they play Brighton & Hove Albion in their last game of the 2025/26 season. Featured image by Alex Livesey/Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Latest Top Stories… Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!