Two assists from Bruno Fernandes for Manchester United against Aston Villa saw him break a 26-year club record held by the legendary David Beckham. Casemiro ben
Two assists from Bruno Fernandes for Manchester United against Aston Villa saw him break the club record for Premier League assists in a single season held by the legendary David Beckham. Casemiro benefitted from Fernandes’s out-swinging corner to flick home United’s opening goal, before Matheus Cunha latched on to a perfectly weighted through pass to score what turned out to be the winner.
Those were the 15th and 16th assists of what’s turning out to be a superb individual season for Fernandes—it’s quickly becoming a very good season foras a whole as they continue to ride the wave of momentum that flooded into Manchester upon Michael Carrick’s interim appointment—and saw him break Beckham’s record of 15 single-season assists, which he notched during the title winning 1999–00 campaign. “I’m more proud and pleased because I did it serving my teammates. Giving joy to the others is also very good,” Fernandes told Sky Sports of his new record. “When you play in the position I play, I’m very happy I can help them to score and be happy in that moment. “It’s a huge achievement for me, but the main achievement would be in the top spot at the end of the season.”Bruno Fernandes is often the player to stand up and be counted. | Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar/Getty Images “He’s had so many big moments, whether it’s to score a goal or to make a pass, he is always there,” Carrick reflected on Fernandes postmatch. “He always puts himself forwards whether it’s training or a game.” Fernandes delivering when United really need him is nothing new. In the Premier League alone, he has contributed 67 assists in just over six years, two less than the number of goals he’s scored. He’s won countless player of the match awards and has carried the creative burden of a United team that has often been lackluster and operating far below the standards expected of them. “We’re delighted to have him. He’s not someone you’d want to lose,” Carrick enthused. “You can always count on him to be there. It’s a really good trait to have. He’s been through ups and downs here but it’s never knocked him. He is there to make the difference.”, rather than sharing the spoils. Fernandes’s impact allowed the Red Devils to register a fifth successive home win under Carrick, improving their record under him to 22 points from 27 available, and they now sit third in the Premier League standings and are in a strong position.every game is difficult. Villa are very well organized and know what they have to do,” Fernandes said of the result. “The plan against us is always very good. It was about following our plan, we did it very well. “We knew they had a high line and had to make sure our runs were on point. It looks easy but it is more difficult. If the timing is not perfect it’s very difficult. We did it today and we won the game.”Thierry Henry grabbed 20 assists in 2002–03, a figure that has only been matched by Kevin De Bruyne. | IMAGO/Geoff Martin Fernandes also became just the third Man Utd player in the Premier League era to reach 100 or more goals and 100 or more assists in all competitions. The other two? Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs. Becoming the Premier League’s biggest provider in a single season is also a record in Fernandes’s sights. With 16 to his name with eight games remaining, he has enough time to get up to 20 assists for the campaign—that’s the figure Thierry Henry produced forFernandes will undoubtedly stress his focus is on helping United achieve their collective aims, but breaking that particular record would be a significant nod for a player who probably deserves to have a Premier League winners’ medal on his mantlepiece, such has been his impact in Manchester since he arrived from Sporting CP.Toby Cudworth is Lead Editor for Sports Illustrated FC. A Premier League, EFL & UEFA accredited journalist, Toby supports West Ham United and still can't believe they won a European trophy.
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