Bruno Fernandes Equals Premier League Single-Season Assist Record

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes etched his name alongside Premier League legends on Sunday, registering his 20th assist of the 2025-26 season in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

The Portuguese playmaker delivered a pinpoint cross for Bryan Mbeumo to volley home United’s third goal in the 76th minute, matching the single-season record jointly held by Thierry Henry (20 assists in 2002-03) and Kevin De Bruyne (20 in 2019-20). Fernandes’ milestone came in a match that also secured third place and Champions League qualification for the Red Devils.

United took the lead early through Luke Shaw before Matheus Cunha restored their advantage after Nottingham Forest equalized. Mbeumo’s finish, assisted by Fernandes, proved decisive despite a late reply from the visitors. The win capped a remarkable individual campaign for the 31-year-old, whose creativity has been central to United’s resurgence despite an inconsistent forward line.Fernandes has contributed to 21 Premier League points through his assists alone this term – another record. Speaking after the match, he expressed pride in reaching the milestone while eyeing one final game to potentially claim the outright record.

The achievement highlights Fernandes’ enduring class and vision, cementing his status as one of the Premier League’s premier creators even in a transitional season for his club.