Bruno Fernandes moves closer to Premier League assist record

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Bruno Fernandes recorded his 17th assist of the Premier League season during a match against Leeds, moving closer to the league's assist record. Despite his efforts, Manchester United lost the match at Old Trafford.

Bruno Fernandes moves closer to Premier League assist record

Bruno Fernandes has edged closer to the Premier League’s assist record after a 17th of the campaign on Monday night.

The Manchester United captain crossed for Casemiro to head home against Leeds at Old Trafford, in a familiar combination seen this season.

The contribution was not enough to salvage a result in a disappointing defeat, but Fernandes has closed in on individual acclaim.

Fernandes has now assisted 17 goals in the Premier League this season, seven more than any other player. In a remarkable run of form, he’s now scored or assisted in 12 of his 15 games for club and country in 2026.

The 31-year-old now needs only four assists in the final six games to break Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s record of 20 assists in a single Premier League season.

Henry achieved the feat with Arsenal in 2002/03, with former Manchester City midfielder De Bruyne matching the single-season record in 2019/20.

Will Fernandes get there?

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