Bruno Fernandes was instrumental in Manchester United’s pulsating 5-1 victory over rivals Leeds United at Old Trafford, as he netted a stunning hat-trick.

It was the first treble in the opening fixture of the season for the club since MUTV favourite Lou Macari in 1977 against Birmingham City.

The Portuguese Magnifico’s first goal of the afternoon came in the 30th minute after latching on to a through ball from Paul Pogba on the edge of the penalty area, before firing past Illan Meslier.

Bruno’s second arrived 10 minutes after half-time as he evaded Junior Firpo with a clever turn inside the penalty area to make space for a shot, which looked to have been cleared off the line, but referee Paul Tierney awarded the goal after consulting his watch.
United’s no.18 completed his hat-trick on the hour mark after finding space in behind the Leeds defence to lash a half-volley into the net.

Bruno has now scored five goals in two home games against Marcelo Bielsa’s side, including his brace in last season’s 6-2 victory at Old Trafford.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he had witnessed “the real Manchester United” after a season-opening 5-1 rout of Leeds.

Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick and Paul Pogba recorded four assists as the hosts made a stunning start to the new Premier League season in front of almost 75,000 returning supporters at a rocking Old Trafford.

A purring Solskjaer praised his match-winners, as well as saluting the fans who he said gave his players extra impetus.

“This is Man United, this is the real Man United, this is how I sold Man United to Edinson (Cavani) for example, that you can’t leave after one season with no fans,” he said.

Chelsea recorded a 3-0 win over Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace. Goals from Marcos Alonso, Nathaniel Chalobah and Christian Pulisic gave the Blues their first victory of the season.

 

Liverpool started on a wining note, as the Coach Juergen Klopp recorded a 3-0 win over newcomers, Norwich City.

Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Mohammed Sallah gave the Anfield giants their win of the new season.

Other matches played today saw Everton Football Club under Coach Rafael Benitez recording a 3-1 win over Southampton Football Club.

Arsmtrong had given the Saints the lead before Richarlison, Doucore and Calvert Lewin scored in the second half to give their Spanish coach his first victory.

Jamie Vardy’s second half strike was all Leicester City needed to record a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Brighton Hove and Albion recorded the first away win of the season, defeating Burnley 1-2 at Turf Moor stadium.

Newcomers, Watford Football Club of England, that has four Nigerians in his books, that include Emmanuel Dennis, Oghenekaro Etebo, Isaac Success and William Troost Ekong, got a hard fought 3-2 win over Aston Villa.

Dennis, Ismaila Sarr and Hernandez had given the Hornets the lead, before new Villa acquisition, Danny Ings and Mc Ginn scored two goals to earn a respectably result.