Bruno Fernandes is chasing Premier League history with Manchester United, sitting just five assists away from breaking the 20-assist record held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The United captain has created 16 goals this season, surpassing David Beckham's club record of 15 assists. His pursuit continues Friday against Bournemouth on Sky Sports.

Fernandes' chase has sparked debate about the quality of his assists, with seven coming from open play compared to Henry's 18 and De Bruyne's 17. Rayan Cherki leads the league with eight open-play assists, while Erling Haaland matches Fernandes at seven. The set-piece specialist has also closed in on Steven Gerrard's record of 11 assists from dead balls.

Unlike Henry and De Bruyne, who played 55 and 48 matches respectively in their record-breaking seasons, Fernandes benefits from United's early exits in cup competitions. This lighter schedule has allowed more recovery time between Premier League fixtures. Regardless of the debate, Fernandes has already created the most points-winning assists in a single season, with his 18 directly contributing to United victories. His final eight games will determine whether he joins the Premier League's assist royalty.