How Bruno Fernandes allegedly violated Solskjaer's directive to leave the penalty area open for Ronaldo.

According to The Transfer Window podcast, Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes took the penalty in their 1-0 loss to Aston Villa despite being told to leave it for Cristiano Ronaldo.

With Villa leading 1-0, Fernandes put the ball on the spot but his effort went over the bar. 

Many expected Ronaldo, 36, to take over penalty duty from his compatriot after his return to United.

Prior to their match against Villa, Solskjaer had directed Ronaldo to take any penalty, but Fernandes took it upon himself to step up. 

Emiliano Martinez, the Aston Villa goalkeeper and penalty kick specialist, had a fascinating encounter with Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo. 'You should be taking this penalty,' the goalie used to say to Cristiano Ronaldo in an attempt to put Bruno Fernandes off. And it turned out that he was correct.

According to the information I have, Cristiano Ronaldo was Manchester United's designated penalty taker coming into the game against Aston Villa. 

"He should have taken the penalty at a crucial juncture in the game, but Bruno Fernandes took it upon himself and missed it." 

Duncan Castles remarked on the show, "I think you can definitely see why he made such an act of apology in sending out a seven paragraph social media mea culpa over the error."