Gary Lineker Names Bruno Fernandes as PL Player of the Season - Shocking Praise!

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has earned high praise from Gary Lineker, who has declared him his player of the season in the Premier League so far. The Portuguese midfielder has impressed with his football intelligence and influence on the pitch.

Fernandes played a pivotal role in United’s 2-1 comeback win over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. He scored a penalty to equalize before delivering a perfectly timed cross seven minutes later that Benjamin Sesko converted, completing the turnaround with his seventh goal in the last eight games.

The victory lifted Manchester United to third place in the Premier League and extended Michael Carrick’s run as interim manager to six wins and a draw in seven matches.

You see him on the left flank, you see him on the right flank… what a brain! For me, he’s the player of the season.

— Gary Lineker

The former England international also admitted the official award would likely go to a player from the title-winning side, but insisted Fernandes deserves recognition. "Maybe him or Declan Rice if Arsenal win the title. And if Erling Haaland comes back, starts scoring again and brings the title to City, it could be him again."

With his consistency and leadership, Bruno Fernandes remains a key figure as Manchester United push for a top spot in the Premier League.