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      Bruno Fernandes hands Man Utd injury scare as he is spotted with heavy strapping on leg during FA Cup semi-final

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      BRUNO FERNANDES has left Manchester United fans sweating on his fitness after he was spotted with “heavy strapping” on his leg.The Portuguese midfielder, 28, was taken off before United beat Brighton on penalties to book a place in the FA Cup Final.
      Erik ten Hag and Man Utd are sweating over the fitness of Bruno FernandesCredit: Getty
      The midfielder was spotted with heavy strapping on his right leg before the shoot-out
      Victor Lindelof was the hero as he sealed a 7-6 shoot-out victory after a tense 120 minutes.
      Fernandes, who was slammed for “sitting on his bum and not tracking back” by Danny Murphy, looked upset by the decision to take him off before Erik ten Hag decided to speak with him 
      He initially suffered a knock in the first half after appearing to get his foot stuck in the turf while turning.
      Fernandes managed to play on until he was withdrawn in the 101st-minute.
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      But fears were sparked over his fitness after he was seen with the strapping on his leg while encouraging his team-mates prior to the shoot-out.
      Then MUTV pundit Danny Webber claimed he spotted the star with “heavy strapping” on his leg after the game.
      He said: “There is definitely something there.
      “He rolled his ankle it swells and can become really painful.
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      “You can take painkillers or anti-inflams and get through, he did really well to be fair.
      “I thought he might not come out in the second half he lasted a lot longer.
      “He was heavily strapped and its a case now of icing it, resting it. You can recover quite quickly providing the actual injury isn’t too bad.”
      Ten Hag refused to give much away regarding the condition of Fernandes but both he and the club’s fans are desperate for him to be fully-recovered ahead of the run-in.
      United meet top four rivals Tottenham on Thursday before a clash with in-form Aston Villa on Sunday. More

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      Fans spot footage of ‘true leader’ Casemiro demanding the first penalty in FA Cup shootout win against Brighton

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were impressed by Casemiro’s leadership after he volunteered to take the first penalty against Brighton.The Red Devils beat Roberto De Zerbi’s side 7-6 in the shoot-out after the match ended goalless after extra-time.
      Casemiro was spotted volunteering to take the first penalty
      He made no mistake as he cooly slotted in from the spotCredit: AP
      Casemiro put himself forward to take the first spot-kick and made no mistake as he slotted the ball into the bottom corner.
      United scored every penalty with Solly March’s sudden death miss enough to send them through.
      But fans were still left very impressed by Casemiro after he bravely stepped up first.
      Video footage shows the Brazilian putting up his hand as Erik ten Hag discussed the United penalty order.
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      One fan reacted by saying: “A true leader!”
      Another added: “Definition of a leader.”
      A third said: “That’s pure leadership.”
      And another commented: “The best players lead by example. Would have been a great motivation for him to have scored first, ease the nerves.”
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      After converting from 12 yards Casemiro got fans talking for another reason as he screamed advice to David De Gea.
      Casemiro, 31, waved his arms manically and seemed to be telling his goalkeeper to do likewise in an attempt to distract the Brighton penalty takers. More

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      Man Utd fans in disbelief at penalty win after spotting De Gea ‘reading his notes’ and still not making a single save

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left in disbelief at their FA Cup penalty shootout win over Brighton.That’s after spotting David De Gea “reading his notes” and still not making one single save.
      Man Utd fans can’t believe they beat Brighton on penalties as David De Gea didn’t make a saveCredit: AFP
      The Spanish keeper read notes throughout the shootout but was saved by Solly March’s missed effortCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      The Red Devils booked their place in June’s Wembley final against rivals Man City with a tight win over Brighton on Sunday.
      With the scores tied at 0-0 following 120 breathless minutes, both sides lined up for spot-kicks at the Brighton end.
      The two teams each slotted home their first six penalties.
      But disaster struck for the Seagulls when Solly March blazed his effort over the bar.
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      And it fell to Victor Lindelof to slot home the winning penalty to set up a final date against City.
      The shootout was marked by neither goalkeeper making a save.
      Robert Sanchez came close on several occasions, even getting his hand to one effort.
      But De Gea seemed to dive the wrong way almost every time.
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      The Spaniard constantly paused between efforts as he appeared to read secret notes hidden in his towel.
      And United fans couldn’t believe they made it through the shootout against Brighton, especially considering De Gea’s previous records.
      Most notable is the 2021 Europa League final defeat to Villarreal where he conceded 11 penalties before missing United’s crucial one himself.
      One fan said: “De Gea just watching these penalties like us at home.”
      Another declared: “So bad from March, all you have to do against De Gea is put it on target, man is a hologram.”
      One noted: “De Gea took notes to a penalty shootout and dived the wrong way for almost all of them.”
      Another added: “F*****g hell, we actually won a shootout and De Gea didn’t even need to save one.” More

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      Man Utd fans loving Wout Weghorst for having ‘passion like no-one else’ after stunning reaction to penalty shoot-out win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans loved Wout Weghorst’s reaction after they beat Brighton on penalties in the FA Cup semi-final.Victor Lindelof was an unlikely hero as he converted the decisive spot-kick after Solly March blazed over from 12 yards.

      Wout Weghorst sprinted to the Manchester United fans after Lindelof scored the winning penaltyCredit: AFP
      Fans loved the striker’s display of passionCredit: AFP
      After Lindelof netted his penalty most of his team-mates ran towards the Swede to celebrate.
      But Weghorst defied tradition and instead turned around and sprinted towards the United fans.
      The forward pumped his fists before performing a knee slide, with the supporters behind the goal loving every second.
      Fans watching at home also enjoyed Weghorst’s passion and praised the Dutchman for his show.
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      One said: “I really like his mentality. Such a passionate player.”
      Another added: “Love his passion man 🔥”
      A third said: “Love how passionate he is whenever we get to win😍”
      And another commented: “Let me just say that all our attackers need this man’s passion. Especially Martial.”
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      Weghorst played a role in United’s victory as he scored their penultimate penalty during sudden death.
      And he may have put a jinx on March as he kissed the ball before handing it to the Brighton star.
      The winger was left in tears after his miss as the Seagulls missed out on the chance to reach their first final since 1983. More

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      Man Utd fans spot De Gea ‘doing an Emi Martinez’ and engaging in the dark arts before FA Cup semi-final shootout win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED supporters spotted David De Gea “doing an Emi Martinez” seconds before Brighton’s Solly March missed the crucial penalty in the FA Cup semi-final.After a tense 120 minutes, the clash headed into a penalty shoot-out following the Wembley stalemate.
      David De Gea was spotted scuffing the penalty spot before Solly March’s missCredit: TWITTER
      The Brighton star blazed his kick high over the crossbarCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

      Victor Lindelof was the hero as he sealed a 7-6 shoot-out victory.
      Alexis Mac Allister scored first for Brighton, Pascal Gross followed suit, Deniz Undav notched the third, Pervis Estupinan calmly slotted the fourth and captain Lewis Dunk made it five from five.
      Casemiro rolled home United’s opening kick, Diogo Dalot repeated the trick, Jadon Sancho rifled in the third, Rashford scored the fourth and Marcel Sabitzer completed a perfect five for United to send it to sudden death.
      Adam Webster was first up for Brighton and sent De Gea the wrong way and Wout Weghorst did the same for Erik ten Hag’s men.
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      Solly March then skied the seventh for Brighton – leaving Victor Lindelof to step forward and book United’s place at Wembley in the final against Man City.
      However, eagle-eyed fans had initially spotted United striker Wout Weghorst kissing the ball after scoring as he handed it March before the Brighton star’s spot-kick.
      Now footage has emerged of De Gea engaging in some dark arts of his own as he scuffed the penalty spot while his rival was making his way forward.
      And fans were quick to compare his antics with Argentina World Cup winner Martinez’s before they beat France in the final back in December.
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      One tweeted: “De Gea stepping on the penalty spot xD Love the sh**housery.”
      Another wrote: “Werghost distracted the ref with that kiss so De Gea can scuff the penalty spot, this is 8D chess.”
      Another said: “That penalty spot move by De Gea.”
      As a fellow supporter commented: “Did you see what De Gea and Weghorst did there?
      “1. Weghorst handed the ball to March instead of his own GK.
      “2. De Gea kicked the penalty spot and intimidated March.
      “And he missed – this is a tactic employed by the best penalty savers (Emi Martinez).”
      United will now face City at Wembley in the final on June 3. More

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      Brighton star Solly March breaks down in tears after missing crucial penalty in FA Cup shoot-out defeat to Man Utd

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      SOLLY MARCH was inconsolable after missing a crucial penalty in a shoot-out defeat to Man Utd in the FA Cup semi-final.Brighton and the Red Devils played out a 0-0 draw after extra time at Wembley.
      Solly March is inconsolable after missing Brighton’s crucial penalty
      Unlucky March fired his penalty over the bar in the FA Cup semi-finalCredit: AP
      March was visibly distraught after failing to score with his spot-kickCredit: AP
      Erik ten Hag’s side had David De Gea to thank – who pulled off a number of good saves to keep the Seagulls at bay.
      But he wasn’t called upon when it came to penalties.
      Both sides looked clinical when it came to spot-kicks – netting six a piece before March came to the fore.
      However, the winger unfortunately miscued his effort over De Gea’s crossbar.
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      Sweden defender Victor Lindelof stepped up to calmly sidefoot home as his team-mates rushed towards him to celebrate.
      March, though, was understandably distraught.
      When the cameras panned to him, he was in tears as team-mates consoled him.
      Manager Roberto De Zerbi was seen with his arm around his player at the end of the game – offering words of encouragement.
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      The reaction on social media was also supportive of the unlucky March.
      One fan wrote: “Solly March still Player of the Season by the way.”
      Another shared: “Feel bad for Solly March. Penalty shootouts are the worst, but at least you prefer them be won on a stopped shot, not a shot shanked high or wide.
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      “But congrats to Man Utd. Now maybe they can go and finish the job against Pip & Co. That’s what we plan to do.”
      A third commiserated: “Heartbreaking for Brighton and Solly March, the only one of 14 penalty takers to miss, United go through 7-6 in the shoot-out.
      “The camp will rally around the long-serving winger. He’s been fabulous this season.” More

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      Fans all spot Wout Weghorst’s ‘kiss of death’ before March skies crucial penalty in Man Utd FA Cup win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED supporters were hailing Wout Weghorst’s “kiss of death” as the reason behind their FA Cup semi-final victory over Brighton.After a tense 120 minutes, the clash headed into a penalty shoot-out following the Wembley stalemate.
      Solly March fired over as Brighton lost to Man Utd at WembleyCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Wout Weghorst was spotted kissing the ball as he handed it to Solly MarchCredit: Getty
      It has now been hailed as the ‘kiss of death’ by United supportersCredit: Getty

      Victor Lindelof was the hero as he sealed a 7-6 shoot-out victory.
      Alexis Mac Allister scored first for Brighton, Pascal Gross followed suit, Deniz Undav notched the third, Pervis Estupinan calmly slotted the fourth and captain Lewis Dunk made it five from five.
      Casemiro rolled home United’s opening kick, Diogo Dalot repeated the trick, Jadon Sancho rifled in the third, Rashford scored the fourth and Marcel Sabitzer completed a perfect five for United to send it to sudden death.
      Adam Webster was first up for Brighton and sent David De Gea the wrong way and Wout Weghorst did the same for Erik ten Hag’s men.
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      Solly March then skied the seventh for Brighton – leaving Victor Lindelof to step forward and book United’s place at Wembley in the final against Man City.
      However, eagle-eyed fans spotted on-loan Weghorst kissing the ball after scoring as he handed it March before the Brighton star’s spot-kick.
      And many believe it was a lucky smooch after the Seagulls ace blazed it high and wide.
      One fan tweeted: “WEGHORST KISSED THE BALL & THE BRIGHTON PLAYER MISSED IT!!!”
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      Another said: “That Weghorst Kiss of Death.”
      A fellow fan said: “Weghorst did some voodoo with the ball kiss.”
      While another tweeted: “Wout Weghorst delivered the kiss of death before Solly March’s penalty.”
      As another agreed, saying: “We won this game because of Weghorst’s kiss of death.”
      And a fellow fan wrote: “Ten Hag ball again, brought on Weghorst to deliver the kiss of death.”
      United will now face City at Wembley in the final on June 3. More

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      Fans left stunned after Man Utd supporter spotted getting HAIRCUT in stands during FA Cup clash against Brighton

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      FANS were left stunned after appearing to see a Manchester United supporter receiving a HAIRCUT during the game.The Red Devils took on Brighton at Wembley with a place in the June 3 final against Man City on the line.

      Man United fans cheered their side on to victory… well, most of themCredit: EPA
      Not all fans appeared to be fully engrossed by the game, however.
      In a stunning snap circulating on social media, one fan can be seen seemingly having his barnet chopped in the stands.
      Despite all fellow fans in his section standing as they watched the game, this fan sat down in a barber’s gown to receive his trim.
      As the image went viral online, one fan wrote: “Someone’s getting a trim at the game ffs.”
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      A second joked: “Peak if we score, his hairline is finished.”
      And a third quipped: “Imagine we score bro finna a bald patch in his head.”
      Another added: “Last minute winner when getting the hairline sorted gonna be mental.”
      A further social media user blasted: “That’s embarrassing.”
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      Luckily for the fan, neither team scored as the match meandered into a 0-0 draw.
      It went on to penalty kicks, with the first 12 penalties being scored.
      Solly March was then the unfortunate man to miss the target, with Victor Lindelof subsequently becoming the unlikely hero in the 7-6 shoot-out win.
      Diogo Dalot celebrates with unlikely hero Victor LindelofCredit: Reuters More