Bruno Fernandes makes PL history, matches Henry and De Bruyne | OneFootball

Bruno Fernandes was once again decisive for Manchester United and wrote another historic chapter in the Premier League, reaching a milestone that only two legends of English football’s top flight had managed to achieve up to May 17, 2026.

In the “Red Devils’” win over Nottingham Forest, managed by Vítor Pereira, the Portuguese international - who was criticized by Piers Morgan - provided the assist for the English side’s third goal, scored by Bryan Mbeumo, thus taking his tally to 20 assists in this Premier League season.

With this record, the former Sporting midfielder matched the competition’s all-time record, joining Kevin De Bruyne, who reached the mark in 2019/20, and Thierry Henry, who had done so in 2002/03 for Arsenal.

The match at Old Trafford ended in a 3-2 win for Manchester United. Luke Shaw opened the scoring after just five minutes, Morato equalized for Nottingham Forest at the start of the second half, but Matheus Cunha and Mbeumo restored a comfortable lead for Michael Carrick’s men. Despite a late response from Vítor Pereira’s side, through Morgan Gibbs-White, the “Red Devils” held on to all three points and consolidated third place in the Premier League.

It should be noted that this season, Bruno Fernandes - valued at €40 million - has already played 36 matches for Manchester United: 34 in the Premier League, one in the FA Cup and another in the EFL Cup. In 3,143 minutes played, the Portuguese international has eight goals and 21 assists.

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