Has Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League assist record?

TL;DR

Bruno Fernandes is one assist away from equalling the Premier League record of 20 assists held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. He was not credited with an assist for a goal scored by Benjamin Sesko against Liverpool.

Key points

Bruno Fernandes is attempting to equal the Premier League assist record.
He has 19 assists, one behind the record of 20.
Fernandes was not credited for an assist on Sesko's goal against Liverpool.

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Bruno Fernandes is attempting to equal Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s record (PA)

Bruno Fernandes is attempting to equal the Premier League assist record held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne but the Manchester United captain was not credited for setting up Benjamin Sesko’s goal against rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Fernandes, who is on 19 assists and is one behind Henry and De Bruyne’s single-season record of 20, headed back across goal before Liverpool goalkeeper Freddie Woodman punched the ball onto striker Sesko and the deflection took it over the line.

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Fernandes was given the assist on the Premier League’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game, as he had the final attacking touch before Sesko put the ball in, even though Woodman had attempted to make the save in between.

But the definition of an assist in FPL, which is played by millions of fans around the world, and official Premier League records is different, and there was a change to FPL rules that meant an assist could still be awarded if there is only one defensive touch before the ball reaches the goalscorer.

Q&A

How many assists does Bruno Fernandes have this season?

Bruno Fernandes currently has 19 assists this season.

Who holds the Premier League assist record that Fernandes is trying to equal?

The Premier League assist record of 20 is held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.

What happened during the goal scored by Benjamin Sesko against Liverpool?

Benjamin Sesko's goal was deflected off Liverpool goalkeeper Freddie Woodman after Fernandes headed the ball back across goal, but Fernandes was not credited with an assist.