Bruno Fernandes sets Premier League assist record for Manchester United

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Bruno Fernandes sets Premier League assist record for Manchester United
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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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  • Bruno Fernandes registered 21 assists in a single Premier League season.
  • He surpassed the previous record held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
  • Fernandes matched Steven Gerrard's record of 11 assists from set-pieces.
  • He scored eight league goals alongside his assist record.
  • Portugal opens their World Cup campaign soon, with Fernandes as captain.
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Roberto Martinez has hailed Bruno Fernandes for a record-breaking campaign at Manchester United.The Portugal head coach singled out his captain’s remarkable consistency as the World Cup nears. Speak...

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