Bruno Fernandes has his eyes on the top assist prize | OneFootball

Manchester United assured themselves of a third-place finish in the Premier League, courtesy of their entertaining 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

It was the final home game of the season, and amid celebratory scenes, Casemiro earned a standing ovation on his final Old Trafford appearance in red.

Goals from Luke Shaw, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo sealed the deal, though the Cameroonian and Amad’s form will give Michael Carrick plenty to ponder.

The soon-to-be permanent head coach will be delighted with Lisandro Martinez’s return to form, and his skipper’s all-action display.

Bruno Fernandes delighted with equalling the Premier League record

Bruno Fernandes equalled the league assist record and could have broken it easily if not for his teammates missing chances galore.

Still, the Portuguese superstar thanked his United teammates for their help during the rest of the campaign for helping him earn 20 assists this season.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, the 31-year-old said, “I spoke about that, everybody knew it was important.

“They’ve been trying to score from my passes. I’m very happy for the assist and for the win and to finish the season on a high.”

On winning so many personal accolades

It has been a glorious personal campaign for the Portugal international, who has been crowned the FWA Footballer of the Year, the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year, and the United Players’ Player of the Year.

Naturally, the United No.8 was delighted with the accolades. “It’s a privilege and a pleasure for me, knowing that your job is being recognised by many people, that I was player of the season I am very grateful.”

Fans would have wanted Bruno Fernandes to notch his 21st assist of the season at home and go top of the assist leaderboard.

It was not to be, but he will be giving it one last go in the final game of the season against Brighton next week.

Bruno Fernandes eyeing assist number 21

“I got to 20 today, let’s see we have one more game. It’s the highest I’ve done in the Premier League so I am very happy with it.”

The Seagulls better be prepared.

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