Bruno Fernandes sets Premier League assist record for Manchester United

Roberto Martinez praised Bruno Fernandes for his record-breaking season at Manchester United, where the midfielder registered 21 assists, surpassing the previous record of 20 held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. Fernandes secured the milestone with a corner assist on the final day of the season. He achieved this after notching his first assist of the season on October 19. As Portugal prepares for the upcoming World Cup, Fernandes will captain the national team, showcasing his talents after being named the Premier League Player of the Season. His contributions included eight league goals along with his record assists, matching Steven Gerrard’s record of 11 assists from set-pieces in a single season.

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