Bruno Fernandes does not think European exploits played a part in United loss
The Red Devils were beaten for the 17th time in the Premier League on Sunday.
Frustrated captain Bruno Fernandes does not believe Europa League final preparations can be used to excuse misfiring Manchester United’s home defeat to West Ham.
Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils set up next week’s all-or-nothing showpiece with fellow strugglers Tottenham thanks to Thursday’s 4-1 semi-final triumph against Athletic Bilbao, sealing a 7-1 aggregate victory.
But three days on United returned to action with a whimper as Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen goals secured West Ham’s first Premier League win at Old Trafford since 2007.
The 2-0 loss left the hosts 16th in the standings and Amorim furious as the club’s worst campaign of the Premier League era reached another new low.
“Very disappointing result at home,” United skipper Fernandes said. “We wanted to win the game after the last game in the Europa League. Obviously, we were very confident.
