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Man United captain Bruno Fernandes breaks assists record in Premier League

Man United captain Bruno Fernandes breaks assists record in Premier League | iNFOnews.ca
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in Manchester, England, Sunday, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes has broken the record for most assists in a single Premier League campaign.

By setting up Patrick Dorgu for United’s opening goal against Brighton on Sunday, Fernandes moved onto 21 assists — snapping a tie he had on 20 with Arsenal great Thierry Henry (2002-03) and Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne (2019-20).

Fernandes was voted as footballer of the year in England by soccer writers two weeks ago.

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Man United captain Bruno Fernandes breaks assists record in Premier League | iNFOnews.ca
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes celebrates their victory at the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in Manchester, England, Sunday, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Man United captain Bruno Fernandes breaks assists record in Premier League | iNFOnews.ca
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes plays with his kid after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in Manchester, England, Sunday, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

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