Bruno Fernandes delighted to equal ‘important’ assist record
Bruno Fernandes has expressed his happiness after equalling the Premier League assist record. He achieved his 20th assist during Manchester United's recent victory over Nottingham Forest. With one game left in the season, Fernandes aims to break the record outright.
- ▪Bruno Fernandes recorded his 20th assist of the season in a match against Nottingham Forest.
- ▪He becomes the third player in Premier League history to reach 20 assists in a single season.
- ▪Fernandes has been awarded the FWA Footballer of the Year and Manchester United's Player of the Season.
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