Bruno Fernandes Breaks Assist Record
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes capped a remarkable individual season by breaking the Premier League’s single-season assist record as Manchester United closed their campaign with an impressive victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in Premier League action.
The Portuguese playmaker, who had already collected the Premier League Player of the Year and Football Writers’ Player of the Year awards, produced another decisive display as Michael Carrick celebrated his first match since being confirmed permanently as United manager with a statement win away from home.
Fernandes officially became the outright holder of the Premier League assist record for a single season after delivering the corner that led to Patrick Dorgu’s opener. The assist moved him ahead of former record holders Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
United’s attacking display continued when a slick combination involving Amad Diallo and Mason Mount created a second goal for Bryan Mbeumo.
Fernandes then added a goal of his own early in the second half, drilling home United’s third as the visitors completed a dominant performance.
