Bruno Fernandes has etched his name in Premier League history by setting a new single-season assist record. The Manchester United playmaker provided his 21st assist of the 2025-26 campaign, setting up Patrick Dorgu's goal against Brighton. Fernandes surpassed the previous mark of 20 shared by Arsenal's Thierry Henry and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne.

The Portugal international capped a remarkable individual season by claiming the Premier League Player of the Season award and FWA Footballer of the Year honor. Fernandes now stands alone atop the single-season assist leaderboard, with Ryan Giggs still holding the overall career assist record of 162. Casemiro remains Fernandes' favorite target, having benefited from six assists.

United secured a 3-1 victory at Brighton, with Bryan Mbeumo adding a second goal before Fernandes himself scored to complete the scoring. The playmaker's creative dominance throughout the campaign has solidified his status as one of the Premier League's premier attacking midfielders, with his 21 assists setting a benchmark unlikely to be matched soon.