Fernandes and Cavani have made Manchester United contenders: Rooney
The pair, who arrived last year, had also taken some of the pressure off Paul Pogba, allowing the French midfielder to play to his full potential, he added.
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 01:28 PM IST
The signings of Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani could prove crucial for Manchester United this season as they both have the kind of winner's mentality a club needs to sustain a title challenge, former skipper Wayne Rooney said.
The pair, who arrived last year, had also taken some of the pressure off Paul Pogba, allowing the French midfielder to play to his full potential, he added.
Pogba scored the winner in United's 2-1 win over Fulham on Wednesday after Cavani had equalised, a victory that took them to the top of the table.
"The last few years, United haven't been ready to challenge for the title, but now they've brought in players like Fernandes and Cavani - players with a winning mentality - that has helped massively," Derby County boss Rooney told British media.
"Now the squad is challenging for a Premier League title. I said to the coaches in the office here six weeks ago I thought United will win the League. I still feel that today.
"Paul Pogba will have a massive part to play in that. Those players that have been brought in with winning mentalities will relieve some of the pressure from Paul a bit, and he can now show his quality on the pitch."
United are two points clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand. They take on Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday before meeting Sheffield United in the league next Wednesday.
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Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 08:36 PM IST
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AP
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 07:54 PM IST
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Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 01:28 PM IST
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AP, Barcelona
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 10:27 AM IST
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Reuters, London
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 07:53 AM IST
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Reuters, Liverpool, England
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 07:50 AM IST
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Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 09:26 PM IST
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AP
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 06:51 PM IST
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Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 04:18 PM IST
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Toothless Man United held to goalless draw at Palace
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:28 PM IST
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Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:25 PM IST
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Spurs handed advantage ahead of north London derby, says Arsenal boss Arteta
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:21 PM IST
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Toothless Man United held to goalless draw at Palace
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 08:10 AM IST
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