Fernandes named Premier League player of season
Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League player of the season, marking a significant achievement for the Manchester United captain. He also received the Football Writers' Association men's Player of the Year award this month. Fernandes set a record for assists in a Premier League season and has been instrumental in helping United secure a Champions League qualification.
- ▪Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League player of the season.
- ▪He equalled the record for assists in a Premier League season with 20 assists.
- ▪Fernandes has scored eight goals in 37 games this season.
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Fernandes named Premier League player of seasonImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bruno Fernandes has been Manchester United captain for three seasonsByTom MallowsBBC Sport Senior journalistPublished13 minutes agoManchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League player of the season.The Portugal midfielder was also named Football Writers' Association men's Player of the Year this month.Fernandes equalled the record for assists in a Premier League season when setting up his 20th goal against Nottingham Forest last weekend.He has also scored eight goals in 37 games to help United secure third place and qualification for the Champions League.Fernandes has created more chances - 132 - than any other player in the Premier League this season.
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