Bruno Fernandes brilliant for Man Utd as he breaks creativity record in derby win over Man City at Old Trafford

Manchester United’s thrilling performance in their derby win over Manchester City on Saturday has naturally sparked talk of them being back, a restoration of sorts after Ruben Amorim’s exit. That remains to be seen but for Bruno Fernandes it seems clearer.

Back in his best position, restored to that No 10 role, he produced some performance at Old Trafford. Having been denied a goal and an assist by the offside flag in the first half, he eventually set up the opener – and made history against Pep Guardiola’s City.

In his decade in charge, no player had ever created four big chances in a Premier League game against them. In fact, Fernandes is the only player to do it against any team this season. And he has done it twice, having also achieved it in beating Wolves last month.