Arsenal legend Thierry Henry dubs Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes ‘Braino Fernandes’ for his smart play and vision on the pitch

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has given Bruno Fernandes a new nickname after his impressive performance against Aston Villa.

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Fernandes contributed two assists in Manchester United’s 3-1 victory at Old Trafford, bringing his total to 16 assists for the season.

Henry, speaking on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, called the 31-year-old midfielder “Braino Fernandes”, praising his ability to think quickly and make smart decisions on the pitch.

He said, “If you can control the speed of your brain, you are going to be faster than anyone on the field, and this is what Fernandes has in abundance. Even when he wins, he demands excellence from himself and his teammates. My name for him now is Braino Fernandes because he thinks on the pitch and I love it.”