Bruno Fernandes scored and assisted as Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton on Sunday to secure the Premier League Summer Series title in Atlanta. The result saw United finish the pre-season tournament with seven points, following wins over West Ham (2-1) and Bournemouth (4-1) on their US tour.
“It’s improving,” Fernandes told Sky Sports post-match. “The club is doing its best. We needed more competition for places and more quality to push everyone. The manager is working on it, and hopefully, we can bring in one or two more players.”
United endured their worst-ever Premier League finish last season, ending 15th with just 11 wins. Fernandes stressed the need to restore the club’s winning culture:
“Fans pay a lot for tickets and have suffered with us. It’s on us now, as players, to repay them. Every detail matters at this club – the culture was built on winning, and we must bring that back.”
Match Recap
Fernandes opened the scoring in the 19th minute, converting a penalty after James Tarkowski fouled Amad Diallo. Everton equalized in the 40th when Iliman Ndiaye tapped in from Idrissa Gana Gueye’s pass.
In the 69th minute, Fernandes set up substitute Mason Mount, who curled home a superb strike to restore United’s lead. However, Everton drew level again in the 75th after Diallo’s attempted clearance deflected off teammate Ayden Heaven for an own goal.
Manager Ruben Amorim handed a start to newcomer Bryan Mbeumo, who joined from Brentford, as he continued reshaping his side for the upcoming season.
West Ham Beat Bournemouth
Elsewhere, West Ham defeated Bournemouth 2-0, with Niclas Füllkrug and Jarrod Bowen on target. Both goals came from pinpoint assists by new Senegalese signing El Hadji Malick Diouf.
“Both goals are down to him,” Bowen said. “He’s only been here a few weeks, but you’d think he’s been part of the squad for years. He’s humble, talented, and already an important part of this team.”
Bournemouth squandered early chances, hitting the woodwork twice in the opening 15 minutes before West Ham took control through Diouf’s creative play.
