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Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring with Bruno Fernandes. Reuters
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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts after being awarded a penalty following a foul by Watford's goalkeeper Ben Foster during their match at Old Trafford on Sunday. PA
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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, left, celebrates with Anthony Martial after scoring against Watford. EPA
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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes scores against Watford at Old Trafford. EPA
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Manchester United's Mason Greenwood scores the third goal on Sunday. Reuters
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Manchester United's Odion Ighalo takes on Watford's Ben Foster. Reuters
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Manchester United's Luke Shaw tackles Watford's Ismaila Sarr. Reuters
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Watford's Gerard Deulofeu shoots against the crossbar. Reuters
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Manchester United's Anthony Martial takes on Watford's Etienne Capoue. Reuters
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Watford's Adam Masina with Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Reuters
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Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring on Sunday. AFP
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Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring with Bruno Fernandes. Reuters
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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts after being awarded a penalty following a foul by Watford's goalkeeper Ben Foster during their match at Old Trafford on Sunday. PA
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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, left, celebrates with Anthony Martial after scoring against Watford. EPA
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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes scores against Watford at Old Trafford. EPA
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Manchester United's Mason Greenwood scores the third goal on Sunday. Reuters
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Manchester United's Odion Ighalo takes on Watford's Ben Foster. Reuters
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Manchester United's Luke Shaw tackles Watford's Ismaila Sarr. Reuters
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Watford's Gerard Deulofeu shoots against the crossbar. Reuters
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Manchester United's Anthony Martial takes on Watford's Etienne Capoue. Reuters
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Watford's Adam Masina with Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Reuters
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Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring on Sunday. AFP
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Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring with Bruno Fernandes. Reuters
Bruno Fernandes offers a glimpse into Manchester United's past ... and future
Likened to Veron and Scholes, the Portuguese No 10 can add goals and creativity United have lacked in
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