Man United captain Bruno Fernandes breaks assists record in Premier League
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in Manchester, England, Sunday, May 17, 2026. Credit: AP/Dave Thompson
BRIGHTON, England — Bruno Fernandes has broken the record for most assists in a single Premier League campaign.
By setting up Patrick Dorgu for United’s opening goal against Brighton on Sunday, Fernandes moved onto 21 assists — snapping a tie he had on 20 with Arsenal great Thierry Henry (2002-03) and Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne (2019-20).
Fernandes was voted as footballer of the year in England by soccer writers two weeks ago.
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