Bruno Fernandes is on the brink of breaking the Premier League assist record with only three games left in the season. He faces Liverpool on Super Sunday needing only one more to go level with Kevin De Bruyne for Manchester City in 2019/20 and Thierry Henry for Arsenal in 2002/03.
Fernandes has delivered 19 assists this Premier League season, his highest in a single season. This impressive tally includes ten assists from set-pieces, showcasing his ability to impact games from various situations. He has also created 120 chances, the most by any Manchester United player on record.
The Portuguese midfielder has been a creative force since joining Manchester United from Sporting in January 2020. In addition to his assists, he has contributed to 26 goals this season, reflecting his crucial role in the team’s attack. Recently, he registered seven assists in his last eight Premier League matches, highlighting his form as the season approaches its conclusion.
Key statistics:
- 19 assists this season
- 120 chances created, most by any United player
- 26 goals contributed to this season
- 7 assists in last 8 games
- 10 assists from set-pieces
- 3 remaining games against Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton
While he will be disappointed to have been robbed of an assist that would have matched the Premier League record, Opta reports that he increased his tally of chances created in the league to 120. This is the most of any United player in a season since records began in 2003-04.
The final three matches will be crucial for both Fernandes and Manchester United as they aim for a strong finish. Even though one of those two players will walk away with a Premier League winner’s medal, should Fernandes break the assist record, then it will be hard to ignore his performances for United.
