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Gary Neville compares Man Utd star to Eric Cantona after 'outstanding' display
- Gary Neville praised Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo as outstanding in United’s derby win over City.
- Neville described Fernandes’ performance as Cantona-esque after returning to his favoured attack role.
- United’s win came in Michael Carrick’s first game in charge as interim head coach.
- United scored twice in the second half, with Amad Diallo’s first-period effort ruled offside.
- Neville warned United fans not to get carried away, citing potential false starts this season.
- Neville emphasized United’s historical system with a forward and a No. 10 near the striker.
- The match fixture highlighted the derby as one of United’s best performances of the season.
- The article notes both players contributed heavily in attack during the second half.
- Mbeumo returned to United’s starting XI ahead of Benjamin Sesko, facilitating Fernandes’ No. 10 role.
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