Bruno Fernandes recorded a Premier League assist record during Manchester United’s match against Brighton. His corner was converted by Patrick Dorgu to give United the lead, marking Fernandes’ 21st league assist of the season. He became the first player to reach 21 Premier League assists in a single season. Thierry Henry’s previous record of 20 assists had stood for 20 years before Kevin De Bruyne equalled it. Fernandes now stands alone at the top of the all-time single-season assist list. The season also shows a shift in his output, with eight goals being lower than his usual standards, while his playmaking impact remains decisive for United.
"Fernandes' corner led to Patrick Dorgu giving Man Utd the lead away to Brighton, meaning a 21st league assist of the season for the former Sporting Lisbon man. ? Bruno Fernandes makes history the FIRST player to register 21 Premier League assists! ? pic.twitter.com/Zrvo9FBof2"
"Thierry Henry's record of 20 assists in a single season lasted for 20 years before Manchester City great Kevin De Bruyne equalled it. However, now Fernandes is the stand-alone leader for that particular stat after a remarkable individual season in the Premier League."
"The 31-year-old is undoubtedly one of the best midfielders we've seen in the Premier League, and it looks crucial for United to keep hold of him this summer. Bruno Fernandes' record-breaking season Fernandes is known for being a real goal threat from the middle of the park, but he's really become a master playmaker this season."
"Eight goals is quite low by Fernandes' high standards, with the Portugal international once hitting 28 goals in an entire season, while this is the first time in his Old Trafford career that he hasn't hit double figures. Still, Fernandes is now on 21 assists and he has moved ahead of some all-time great Premier League creative players in the process"
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