Bruno Fernandes Shatters Premier League Assist Record as Manchester United Eyes Champions League Qualification

Bruno Fernandes has once again reached unprecedented waters with his performances in a Manchester United shirt this season, placing him at the very top of the game. The midfielder, leading by example as the club’s captain, has featured in 37 games this season for United, with 35 of these games being in the Premier League.

Fernandes has also scored eight times in the English top flight, helping the team secure essential points in their pursuit of Champions League qualification for next season.

Earlier this season, the 31-year-old reached the milestone of one hundred goals for the club, cementing his place in Manchester United folklore. Now, he has secured his position in Premier League record books by breaking the record for the most assists by a single player in a single season.

The record, previously held jointly by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, had stood at 20 before Fernandes broke it with his assist against Brighton and Hove Albion from a corner that led to Patrick Dorgu’s opener. In achieving this milestone, the midfielder has further solidified his reputation as one of the best players in the league this year.

Some fans may also suggest that the 31-year-old’s achievement strengthens his case for Player of the Year. Gary Neville previously named Bruno Fernandes as his Player of the Year, while others have opted for alternative candidates such as Bernardo Silva. Should the midfielder maintain his trajectory of an assist in each game—something he has accomplished in his last five outings—he could reach a remarkable 24 assists before the end of the campaign.

Those numbers may draw the attention of Premier League supporters as Fernandes continues to push the limits of what is possible in a single season.