Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is within touching distance of the Premier League's single-season assist record after setting up another goal in Monday's 2-1 win over Brentford. The Portuguese playmaker provided his 19th assist of the campaign for Benjamin Šeško's first-half strike, moving him to just one behind the shared record of 20 held by Arsenal's Thierry Henry and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne.
With four matches remaining in the season, Fernandes has a clear opportunity to surpass the milestone. His form has been a cornerstone of United's push for Champions League qualification under manager Michael Carrick. The victory at Old Trafford, secured via an early Casemiro header and Šeško's goal, moved United to within a single win of mathematically confirming a top-four finish.
The potential record adds a notable individual accolade to what has been a productive collective season for United. Fernandes's creative output has remained remarkably consistent, and his latest contribution against Brentford demonstrated his vision and timing in transition. According to Opta statistics, he now leads the Premier League in assists by a significant margin this season.
This campaign represents a personal best for Fernandes in England, surpassing his previous high of 14 assists in the 2020-21 season. His understanding with summer signing Šeško appears to be growing, with the Slovenian forward now the beneficiary of several of his key passes in recent weeks. The record chase will add an extra layer of interest to United's final fixtures against Aston Villa, Brighton, Tottenham, and Fulham.
For the club, Fernandes's sustained excellence underscores his value as a central figure in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. His potential achievement would place him among the league's most celebrated creators. As United close in on a return to Europe's top table, Fernandes's pursuit of history offers a fitting subplot to their season's conclusion.
