Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes set a brand new file for assists in a single Premier League season Sunday.
The playmaker surpassed the earlier mark of 20 that was collectively held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne when his corner-kick was headed into the online by Patrick Dorgu within the Crimson Devils’ season finale at Brighton & Hove Albion.
Fernandes has crammed 5 assists into his previous seven Premier League appearances as he labored exhausting to achieve help No. 21 and the file.
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Patrick Dorgu SCORES!!
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The Portuguese midfielder, who was named Premier League Participant of the Season on Saturday, additionally scored within the second half for his thirtieth objective involvement in a unbelievable particular person marketing campaign that has helped Manchester United safe a Champions League berth.
“I would like collective awards greater than something,” Fernandes mentioned final week. “However realizing that your job is being acknowledged by many individuals, numerous gamers got here out and mentioned I used to be participant of the season, for that I’m very grateful.”
He is set to symbolize Portugal on the World Cup this summer time.
