Bruno Fernandes sits on the brink of a Premier League assist record that has stood since the early 2000s. The highest single‑season tally is 20, a mark reached by Thierry Henry with Arsenal in 2002‑03 and by Kevin de Bruyne for Manchester City in 2019‑20. Fernandes now has one match left to push past that benchmark.

Fernandes’ journey to the tally began late; he didn’t register an assist until the eighth round of fixtures. Since then, his assist‑per‑game ratio has hovered around 0.69, translating to roughly one contribution every 1.5 outings. With the league’s top scorers already matched, the spotlight now falls on his final outing to decide the record.

Should Fernandes succeed, he will join an elite group that includes Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne, both celebrated for their creative prowess. The achievement would cement his status as one of the most consistent playmakers in the league’s modern era. For Manchester United, the record would add a marquee highlight to an already bright season, boosting morale and legacy, for the club's future.