'It's true' - Erik ten Hag response to 'insane' exchange reveals the Man United culture shift needed

Without Bruno Fernandes' input at the Vitality Stadium, Manchester United would have crashed to another embarrassing defeat on Saturday evening.

The Premier League clash between United and Bournemouth ended in a 2-2 draw, with the visitors battling back from a half-time deficit to grab a share of the spoils. Fernandes, who had brought United level in the first half with an opportune volley, rescued them again after the break, calmly slotting home a penalty.

It was two other moments involving the Reds captain, however, that grabbed the headlines. Fernandes was twice involved in exchanges with teammates in the first period, first Andre Onana and then Kobbie Mainoo, as the midfielder's frustrations threatened to boil over.

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With Onana, Fernandes appeared to have an issue with the goalkeeper's goal kicks. Onana stood his ground and Ten Hag told Fernandes to cool it. The United skipper refused, though, ending the debate by wagging his finger at his boss.

As it was, he used it as inspiration to help drag his team back into a game that had threatened to get away from them. The Portugal international racked up his seventh and eighth Premier League goals of the campaign and while the point is nowhere near enough for United in their quest for Champions League football, it at least keeps them clinging to some hope with six games remaining.

After the match, manager Erik ten Hag was asked about Fernandes' performance, but also his outburst which have become a common sight during his time at the club. The Dutchman, however, was full of praise for the player and