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Bruno Fernandes remains crucial for Manchester United despite injury concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 8:55 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Bruno Fernandes remains crucial for Manchester United despite injury concerns

Summary

Bruno Fernandes has been a key player for Manchester United since his arrival in January 2020, recently breaking a Premier League record with 21 assists last season. This season, he has recorded four goals and one assist in seven games but is reportedly playing through an injury. A recent statistic shows that Fernandes has created 71 significant chances in his last 111 games, ranking him among Europe's best creators. Manchester United is engaged in talks regarding a new contract for Fernandes, who is in the final year of his current deal.

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•Fernandes is Manchester United's captain and has excelled creatively since joining the club.
•He achieved a record 21 Premier League assists last season, surpassing notable players.
•In the current season, he has four goals and one assist in seven matches.
•Fernandes is facing injury concerns but continues to produce key contributions.
•The club is negotiating a new contract for him, who is in the last year of his current deal.

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8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Another incredible Bruno Fernandes stat underlines how United have relied on him for three years

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1Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes’ creative mastery has been unparalleled since his arrival at Old Trafford in January 2020. The Portuguese maestro has been a menace for the opposition and ...
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