Bruno Fernandes goes out of his way to contradict Roy Keane criticism

Bruno Fernandes appeared to go out of his way to contradict Roy Keane's criticism of him in Manchester United's draw with Everton this weekend.

The Irishman is a big fan of Fernandes, but suggested a few months back that the talented midfielder has a tendency to go missing in big games.

He said it is because of this that Fernandes cannot be compared to Eric Cantona.

Keane said on Sky Sports: "You know Fernandes has had great praise and over the past few months people have been comparing him to Cantona etc.

"But Cantona – Fernandes didn't really do much tonight. The top players turn up in the big occasions. That's what the Cantonas used to do, get their hands on trophies. And that's where this team is a little bit short.

"They probably need to have one or two more players come into the squad no doubt and the mentality, maybe they need the confidence of winning a semi-final to get them over the line. Then you get momentum."

Fernandes was in action for the Red Devils against Everton this weekend, and scored the home side's second of the night as they cruised into the lead at Old Trafford.

His goal was strikingly reminiscent of a famous effort scored by Cantona against Sunderland back in 1996, in which he floated the ball above a flailing keeper before celebrating nonchalantly.

At half time Jamie Redknapp said of Fernandes: "The celebration, the arrogance of the strike. He hits his a lot harder, but a similar place.

"And he's had a similar impact at the club. I haven't seen many players in my time that have changed the fortunes single-handedly.

"His attitude, his desire, but not just that, he's an incredible player that all the players seem to be working off."

Fernandes and United's hard work wasn't enough to secure the Red Devils the points though as Everton battled back in the second half and the game finished 3-3.

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