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Man Utd captain Fernandes: These 2 unsung Cup heroes deserve highlighting

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes held back his emotions after their win over Liverpool.

Fernandes played all 120 minutes of the FA Cup quarter final, which United won 4-3 at Old Trafford.

By the end of the game, Fernandes was playing as a centre back in a makeshift formation.

"In the last 15 minutes, no one's probably going to talk about it, but Antony made a great effort playing as a left-back to help us," Fernandes explained to MUTV.

"Victor [Lindelof] was completely over and he couldn't run anymore because he gave it all for us.

"And I want to get a word there for Azza [Aaron Wan-Bissaka] because we had Jonny [Evans] injured yesterday, and he made the effort to play today.

"You've been a kind captain there, giving everybody a bit of praise, so I'm going to give some to you. You are always available for this team; you always give everything that you can physically give," the MUTV reporter said as part of their next question.

"It is appreciated by the fans all the way around the stadium. I hope you know how much you're loved by the fans in the stands."

Fernandes responded: "Ah, I appreciate that. You've got me a little bit emotional there because, obviously, there are good moments and bad moments, but I am always there."

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