Fernandes: We're three points closer

The Reds won at Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2020 as Matheus Cunha’s goal towards the end of the first half earned a 1-0 victory in west London on Saturday evening.

Asked how big the win was, Bruno told TNT Sports after the game: “It’s an amazing feeling for us. We had to bounce back - it’s not just about Leeds, there were two games that we didn’t win.

“But we knew we had to make a great performance today because Chelsea are a very good side and it was very important for us because we know our aim is to get in the top four and they are the closest one to the top five. Making distance is important for us and that’s what we need.”

As always, the Reds were superbly backed by a vocal away support, who made the trip to the capital in their numbers and made themselves heard throughout.

“They were amazing, already in the warm-up I felt they were on it,” Bruno commented. “Every away ground we go, we feel at home and that was no different today."

Bruno set up the only goal with his 18th assist in the league this term and received the Premier League’s Player of the Match trophy for another impressive all-round performance.

"I say every time I want to do better than the season before,” our said our no.8. “I want to improve my game overall. I need to improve every week because I want to become a better player and end my career as the best as possible."

The result saw United strengthen our grip on third place and are now 10 points clear of the sixth-placed Blues with five games remaining in the battle to secure the five coveted places in Europe’s premier competition next term.

"I feel three points closer, we have another game that we have to win,” added the Portuguese. “We know we need points to get that place secured and we will do everything possible to be as quick as possible."

The Reds now turn attention to facing seventh-placed Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday 27 April, in what will be another tough test for Michael Carrick’s side.