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Bruno Fernandez has officially written his name into Premier League folklore and he’s not done yet.
The Manchester United captain produced a decisive moment in his 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forestregistering your 20th assist of the season to equal one of the most emblematic records in English football.
Now, at the level of Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandes is just one assist away from becoming the greatest single-season creator the league has ever seen.
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Bruno Fernandes’ 20th assist came at Old Trafford
The record contribution came in the minute 76when Fernandes uttered a low and perfect cross That was calmly taken advantage of by Bryan Mbeumo.
Old Trafford erupted.
In a rare and emotional scene, The 11 Manchester United players celebrated togetherincluding goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who ran the length of the field to hug his captain.
It wasn’t just a goal, it was the story that unfolded in real time.
Henry, De Bruyne… and now Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes now shares the record for Most assists in a single Premier League season (20) with:
- Henry Thierry (2002/03, Arsenal)
- Kevin De Bruyne (2019/20, Manchester City)
But unlike those seasons, Fernandes still has one game left, an away clash against Brighton & Hove Albion on May 24, be alone at the top.
“I’m happy” – Bruno Fernandes reacts
After the game, the Portuguese playmaker mixed humor and satisfaction:
“They have been trying to score with my passes” Fernandez joked.
“I’m very happy for the attendance and for the victory, and for finishing the season on a high.”
“Today I reached 20, let’s see, we have one more game. It’s the most I’ve reached in the Premier League, so I’m very happy with it.”
He also admitted that he could have gone even further:
“There were probably times today where I should have passed instead of shooting.”
“I’m very happy for the attendance, but more than that, I’m happy for the victory and for finishing the season on a high.”
Manager Michael Carrick He was full of praise for the brilliance of his captain:
“That’s what he’s good at. He has a real ability and gift for creating opportunities. For creating things and knowing what’s around him.”
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A season of pure dominance
Fernandes’ record-breaking campaign involved not just a statistic but total creative control:
- 132 opportunities created – most in the league
- 58 more than any other playerincluding Dominik Szoboszlai
- 20 assists – joint Premier League record
- 21 points earned through assists – the most ever achieved by a player in a single season
And that’s just this year.
A career-defining campaign
Just a year ago, there were serious doubts over Fernandes’ future, and Al-Hilal’s interest tempted Manchester United to cash in.
Instead, he stayed and delivered a season for good. Now you have:
- He won the Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year
- Broke David Beckham’s club record for assists in a season
- Registered 71 assists in the Premier League for United (at the same level as Son Heung-min)
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Is Bruno Fernandes one of the greatest creators?
Since his arrival in 2020, Fernandes has been unmatched creatively:
- 670 opportunities created – most in the Premier League
- 238 more than Kevin De Bruyne
- 141 combined goals + assistsonly surpassed by Mohamed Salah
A game towards immortality
Everything now points to one last test.
Against Brighton, Fernandes has the opportunity to:
- break the all-time single-season attendance record
- Cover one of the The best individual campaigns in Premier League history.
- Cement his legacy as possibly the The most creative force the league has ever seen.
Bruno Fernandes has equaled greatness and is now chasing immortality.
One more assist, just one, and the Manchester United captain will not only be remembered alongside Henry and De Bruyne, but will be above them.
