"Fernandes, who is often on the receiving end of criticism from rival fans for his demeanor during matches, was asked directly if he considered himself the most annoying player in England's top flight. As quoted by Daily Mail reporter Nathan Salt on X, Fernandes said: My image on the pitch makes me seem like someone who's always complaining, but Bernardo Silva is more annoying than me! He's politically correct and I'm not! My problem is talking with my arms."
"This lighthearted admission highlights a friendly rivalry between the two midfielders, who often face off in high-stakes Manchester derbies but line up together for the Portugal national team. Since joining Manchester United, he has been a transformative player in terms of statistics, providing crucial goals and assists. However, his on-pitch body language has frequently made him a target for pundits and opposition supporters. Critics often point to his tendency to throw his arms up in frustration when a pass goes astray,"
Bruno Fernandes named Bernardo Silva as the most annoying player in the Premier League, conceding Silva frustrates him more on the pitch. Fernandes said his image makes him seem like someone who is always complaining but called Silva more annoying, saying Silva is politically correct while he is not and that his problem is talking with his arms. The remark highlights a friendly rivalry between the two midfielders, who face off in Manchester derbies yet play together for Portugal. Since joining Manchester United, Fernandes has produced crucial goals and assists and transformed the team statistically. Critics often cite his on-pitch body language, particularly arm gestures, as a source of frustration for opposition fans.
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