EPL: ‘I want trophies, not goals’ – Fernandes after 50th goal for Man U

Bruno Fernandes says he is happy to have registered his 50th goal for Manchester United.

The player, however, noted that it counts for little until the club starts winning trophies.

The Portugal international fired in an early opener for United in Monday’s routine 3-0 victory over Brentford to reach the half-century mark.

He has now been involved in 61 Premier League goals since his debut in February 2020, a tally bettered only by Mohamed Salah (73) and Harry Kane (65).

While Fernandes has impressed for United across his two years at Old Trafford, the 27-year-old has yet to lift any silverware.

And as another trophyless campaign edges to a conclusion for the Red Devils, Fernandes has set his sights on putting that right.

“I am obviously happy but those numbers don’t count,” Fernandes told Sky Sports when asked about reaching 50 goals. “I want to get numbers with trophies and not with goals.”

“This was our last game of the season at home so we wanted to give a good result and good performance,” Fernandes said.

“We know our standard has not been the same as we expect but last game of the season we finish well at home. Now we have more games to go so focus on those.

“We know that we always have to give something. The fans have been amazing supporting us.

“We know that our season has not been at the level it should be but there is nothing we can do now but finish in the best way possible, win games and after, think of next season.”