After United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, captain Bruno Fernandes blasted former legend Roy Keane for claiming the Portugal star chased a Premier League assists record. Fernandes said Keane misread his post‑match comments, accusing him of prioritising personal glory over the team.

Keane, on The Overlap podcast, suggested Fernandes’ focus on a single‑season assist tally distracted him from winning trophies. Fernandes countered that he celebrated the win first, then the record, and that Keane’s portrayal was a distortion of his words.

Fernandes, who finished the season with 21 goals and 20 assists, will contact former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for Keane’s number to clear the air. He maintains respect for Keane but rejects the narrative that he is a “circus act”.

The clash underscores how media framing can spark player‑legends disputes, even as United secure a Champions League return after a two‑season absence.