MANCHESTER: Bruno Fernandes opened fire on a hat-trick in front of an old Trafford that bulldoze when Manchester United struggled to Leeds United 5-1 to get their Premier League season to the beginning of flying on Saturday.
Paul Pogba also starred in four assists – another from being managed throughout last season in the league – to help United run riots in front of their first full crowd in 17 months.
As happened: Man United vs Leeds Unitednandes made a goalscorer going on a half-hour sign, before Luke Ayling Thunderbolt from where he leveled three minutes to the second round.
However, it was only a short sentence for Leeds, because Man United Liveswire Mason Greenwood fired the hosts back ahead before Fernandes added a third Quickfire to order the OLE Gunnar Solskjaer party.
Fernandes completed his first treble United with another finishing at the hour sign, before the Brazilian midfielder Fred above the action to finish curly and close the unforgettable afternoon for the hosts, who put the initial marker in the Premier League title race.