Bruno Fernandes achieved a really uncommon Premier League feat on Monday night time as Manchester United entered the highest six.
The Purple Devils jumped as much as sixth within the desk with a 4-1 win away at Wolves, with captain Fernandes starring at Molineux.
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Ruben Amorim’s aspect took the lead by means of their skipper within the first half, as he bundled the ball by means of Sam Johnstone.
After a Jean-Ricner Bellegarde equaliser, Bryan Mbuemo regained the lead for Man United after which Fernandes turned supplier for Mason Mount for the third aim.
And he went on to web his second of the night time to wrap issues up from the penalty spot with ten minutes to go.
He scored two, but it surely was along with his help that he joined an unique five-man membership.
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The Portugal worldwide turned simply the fifth participant ever within the Premier League to help a aim in 5 consecutive away matches.
Fernandes’ spectacular streak began in October, as he assisted Harry Maguire’s dramatic late winner at Anfield towards Liverpool.
The Man United famous person then arrange Casemiro towards Nottingham Forest and Matthijs de Ligt towards Tottenham Hotspur.
Two extra assists got here within the win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on November 30 earlier than his fifth straight got here on Monday.
His run of offering targets has seen him now be a part of an elite group of Premier League gamers to have accomplished the identical.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, who’s concerned in all of the headlines resulting from his current controversial feedback, is considered one of them.
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Gamers to help in 5 straight Premier League away video games
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Salah did so for the Reds in 2023, with ex-Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu the latest earlier than that in 2015.
Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas managed it for Chelsea in 2014/15.
And Leicester Metropolis icon Muzzy Izzet was the primary to help 5 targets in 5 right away video games within the Premier League again in 2003.
Fernandes on fireplace
On high of that feat, Fernandes’ stats have seen him shut in on some large names throughout Europe’s high 5 leagues.
With six assists in whole now this season, solely two gamers have extra.
Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise (eight) and Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal (seven) sit simply above Fernandes within the European help rankings.
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By scoring and aiding towards Wolves, the Man United captain made it 16 video games that he has accomplished each in the identical sport.
Solely Salah (27) and Kevin De Bruyne (17) have each scored and assisted in the identical sport extra typically since Fernandes’ debut.
It was additionally the eighth time he recorded three aim involvements in an English top-flight sport, with this being the primary time since March final season towards Leicester.
‘A pleasure to play with’
Mount mentioned Fernandes’ help for his aim post-match.
“As quickly as I noticed Bruno with the ball, it was my set off to get in behind,” the Man United midfielder informed Sky Sports activities.
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He added on enjoying with Fernandes: “Everyone knows the calibre of participant he’s and as quickly as he will get on the ball, he is wanting.
“He is a pleasure to play with when enjoying excessive up on the pitch, you recognize he’ll look and play a ball excessive.








