It had to come, but is no less impressive for that reason. Bruno Fernandes has been outstanding in his playmaking role at United this season, with the Portuguese breaking Thierry Henry’s and Kevin de Bruyne’s Premier League assist record on Sunday.
The Frenchman and Belgian holds the record for most assists in the same Premier League season with his 20 penultimate touches on the ball before scoring. In the 75th minute against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Bruno Fernandes sent a ball into the box to Bryan Mbeumo for a 3-1 lead. This was Fernandes’ 20th assist this season, equalling the record in the world’s toughest league. This with one game left on the program.
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The game ended with a 3-2 win for Manchester United, after the game Bruno Fernandes could celebrate secured 3rd place in the Premier League table and record for assists.
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