Manchester United defeated Brighton 3-0 at the Amex Stadium on the final day of the Premier League season. Bruno Fernandes, the club captain, recorded his 21st assist of the campaign to break the all-time Premier League assists record, surpassing Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. Fernandes provided the opening goal for Patrick Dorgu, Bryan Mbeumo doubled the lead before halftime, and Fernandes scored early in the second half to complete the win. United finished third with 68 points, earning Champions League qualification for next season. Michael Carrick was confirmed as permanent manager ahead of the match, and Fernandes responded positively to the appointment, emphasizing team contributions and preparation.
"Bruno Fernandes etched his name into Premier League history on the final day of the season as Manchester United beat Brighton 3-0 at the Amex Stadium, the United captain breaking the all-time Premier League assists record with his 21st of the campaign to surpass the marks set by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne."
"Fernandes set up Patrick Dorgu for United's opening goal to claim the record, before Bryan Mbeumo doubled the lead in the 44th minute and Fernandes added his own name to the scoresheet early in the second half to round off a dominant afternoon."
"It's great. I feel very happy for that. Very proud moment, obviously it is not something I would dream or think about until I got this close. Today I was lucky enough to get that. Jonny [Evans] believed more than me in that set-piece we prepared for Patrick because I was not so sure he would be able to score with his head. I got my assist but the main thing is we won today and finished very strong."
"It was already special being in their company. We are talking about two players that made the Premier League so great, and they were two of the greatest in the Premier League. My style of playing has always been the same. Creation has not been something that has changed or improved. The biggest difference is my team-mates have scored more goals than before, and I get the credit for that."
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