BERNARDO SILVA laughed as he strolled off the Old Trafford turf after helping Manchester City humiliate United in front of their own fans.
Pep Guardiola’s side put one foot in the Carabao Cup final after embarrassing their rivals on their own patch.
Bernardo laughed as he walked off following Man City’s 3-1 win over UnitedCredit: BT Sport
Bernardo now has as many goals in two games at Old Trafford as Lingard has in two yearsCredit: EPA
Bernardo grabbed the opening goal of the 3-1 win with a sublime, curled effort from 25 yards after just 17 minutes.
Riyad Mahrez scored 15 minutes later, before an Andreas Pereira own goal saw City go into half-time 3-0 up.
Marcus Rashford scored a late consolation effort, but United head to the Etihad playing for little more than pride… something that’s been hard to come by at Old Trafford lately.
After the game, Bernardo was spotted laughing with Mahrez as he walked off the pitch surrounded by stony-faced Man Utd flops.
And it’s little wonder the Portuguese forward was in high spirits.
With his goal, he has now scored twice in enemy territory in the past two games there – having also scored in his side’s 2-0 win at Old Trafford in April 2019.
Incredibly, his goal-tally over two matches is equal to Jesse Lingard’s record in two years at his own ground.
The England midfielder infamously failed to score or register an assist in the Premier League in 2019.
In fact, Lingard hasn’t scored at Old Trafford in ANY competition since he netted in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in December 2018.
The midfielder is hoping to recapture his form on the pitch with a change off it – risking the wrath of Man Utd chiefs by signing with Mino Raiola.
The agent irked United officials after he criticised the Old Trafford club regarding another of his clients, Paul Pogba.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
