How Bruno Fernandes reportedly disobeyed Solskjaer’s order to leave penalty for Ronaldo

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 Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, took the penalty in their 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa despite being instructed to leave it for Cristiano Ronaldo, according to The Transfer Window podcast.


It was United’s first loss of the new Premier League campaign.


Fernandes placed the ball on the spot with Villa a goal up and blazed his effort over the bar.


Following Ronaldo’s return to United, many expected the 36-year-old to take over penalty duty from his compatriot.


Solskjaer had instructed that Ronaldo take any penalty ahead of their clash with Villa, but Fernandes took it upon himself to step up.


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