United captain Bruno Fernandes was the hero last Sunday, rescuing his side from certain defeat against Arsenal with a stunning free kick just before halftime. But while he saved the game, the big question is: can he save the season? What do the bookies think?
Man United are stuck in 14th place, a nightmare for a club with 20 top-flight titles. However, with Fernandes leading the charge, can they salvage a top-10 finish? Bet365 are offering 6/1 odds on United pulling off a turnaround and finishing in the top 10, which have The Punters Page seal of approval for great odds.
Fernandes has proven himself not only as a prolific goal scorer – boasting 7 goals this season, making him the team's top scorer in what has been an otherwise underwhelming campaign – but also as a leader.
“Fernandes is the key to our success” said head coach Ruben Amorim.
“His leadership and ability to consistently deliver goals have been crucial in keeping the team competitive. Even when the season has been tough, he has stepped up and shown the mentality and skill needed to push us forward. His influence on and off the pitch cannot be overstated.”
That’s not to say we think a top ten finish is a walk in the park for Manchester United – they’re currently 8 points off Fulham in 10th – but with ten games to go and a real sense of direction under Bruno’s captaincy, it’s certainly achievable.
For sure, we’d argue their chances are much better than the 14.3% implied by the 6/1 odds. That means if you chucked a tenner on it, you'd be looking at a £60 payout, which is worth considering. We reckon their chances of finishing in the top half are a lot higher than that, making this one of the best value bets we’ve seen this season.
