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Bruno Fernandes told to ‘start packing his bag’ after Man Utd star’s disastrous penalty in Chelsea clash

Fernandes is usually very reliable from the penalty spot

BRUNO FERNANDES has been told to start "packing his bags" by fans after he missed a penalty against Chelsea.

The Portuguese midfielder had the chance to give Manchester United the lead from the spot against the Blues in the Premier League fixture at Old Trafford.

Bruno Fernandes had a penalty saved by Robert Sanchez
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Bruno Fernandes had a penalty saved by Robert SanchezCredit: Getty

United were awarded a penalty after Antony was caught by a late challenge by Enzo Fernandez.

Referee Chris Kavanagh missed the tackle at first, but after a VAR intervention, the spot-kick was awarded.

Fernandes, 29, stood up to take the penalty but Robert Sanchez saved his tame effort.

And fans have been left seething on social media.

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One fan fumed: "Nah Bruno Fernandes needs to start packing his bag.

"He's washed too. From the coach down to the players, everyone is useless."

A second posted: "Pathetic penalty by Bruno, lol.

"Just set it down and put your boot through it, not this fricking look away hop step penalty."

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A third wrote: "Bruno needs to leave this club."

A fourth commented: "Bruno leave my team, bring me Odegaard."

Marcus Rashford was dropped from the starting line up by manager Erik ten Hag after a drop in his form.

Fernandes had his blushes spared as goals from Scott McTominay either side of a strike from Cole Palmer earned United a big win.

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