Bruno Fernandes Matches 20-Assist Premier League Record as Manchester United Near Season's End
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Updated · BBC.com · May 17
Bruno Fernandes Matches 20-Assist Premier League Record as Manchester United Near Season's End
10 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 17
Fernandes set up Bryan Mbeumo in the 77th minute against Nottingham Forest, taking his league tally to 20 assists and drawing level with Kevin de Bruyne and Thierry Henry for the single-season record.
One game remains at Brighton on 24 May, giving the 31-year-old a chance to claim the record outright after a campaign in which he has created a league-high 132 chances.
That creativity has been unusually decisive: Fernandes' assists have been worth 21 points for United this season, the most by any player in a single Premier League campaign.
Since joining the league in January 2020, Fernandes has produced 670 chances and 71 assists—both more than any other player over that span—underscoring his case as one of the era's most creative forces.
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Fernandes Matches Henry and De Bruyne’s 20-Assist Record in Manchester United’s Controversial 3-2 Victory Against Nottingham Forest
Overview
On May 17, 2026, Manchester United earned a dramatic 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, securing crucial three points that guaranteed them third place in the Premier League and a spot in next season’s Champions League. The match was filled with excitement and controversy, especially surrounding United’s second goal, scored by Matheus Cunha after a cross reached Bryan Mbeumo. This goal was highly debated due to a suspected handball in the build-up, but the referee allowed it to stand after a VAR review. The result capped a memorable and eventful matchday for Manchester United.