Premier League 2021-22: Bruno Fernandes scores hat-trick as Man United starts campaign with 5-1 rout against Leeds

Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick for Manchester United against Leeds in the opening match of Premier League season at Old Trafford on Saturday. Image Source: Twitter

Xtra Time Web Desk: Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United made a stunning start to their Premier League campaign with a 5-1 rout against Leeds United at Old Trafford on Saturday. Mason Greenwood and Fred were the other scorers for the Red Devils.

Fernandes opened the scoring in the 30’ after getting a perfect pass from Paul Pogba in front of a packed Old Trafford. Luke Ayling’s spectacular strike saw Leeds level the scores in the 48’. But thereafter it was all United. Mason Greenwood restored the lead for the home side in 52nd minute. Bruno Fernandes scored twice in 53’ & 60’ to complete his hat-trick.  

Manchester United’s £73m signing Jadon Sancho made his first appearance for Man United in the 70th minute, replacing James.

Earlier at the start of the match the home side also unveiled another new signing Raphael Varane. The French defender will be at the Old Trafford until June 2025.

Varane, 28, is one of the most decorated players in world football and has amassed over 19 trophies in his career so far, including four Champions Leagues, three Spanish titles and the 2018 World Cup. He has represented France 79 times and was part of the recent French squad at the 2020 European Championship.