Man Utd's Fernandes breaks Premier League assists record on final day of season

His 21st assist of the season breaks Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s records

Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester United - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - May 24, 2026 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates breaking the Premier League record for assists in a season with Kobbie Mainoo after Patrick Dorgu scores their first goal REUTERS/David Klein

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League assists record when he made his 21st assist of the season in the final game of the campaign away at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

Fernandes, who was named the Premier League player of the season on Saturday, had tied the record of 20 assists jointly held by former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry and ex-Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne before the final round of games.

The Portugal international broke the record on a corner in the 32nd minute when his delivery was headed home by Patrick Dorgu to give the visitors a 1-0 lead, with the United players running towards their captain to celebrate his feat.