Bruno Fernandes is on the brink of breaking the Premier League’s all-time assists record.
The Manchester United captain notched his 19th assist of the season, setting up Benjamin Šeško to extend their lead against Brentford in their match on Monday.
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Fernandes has already achieved a significant milestone this season, sitting just two assists shy of surpassing Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne as joint-record holders.
The Portuguese international continues to be a pivotal figure at Old Trafford, forming a connection with another legendary player from Sir Alex Ferguson’s era.
He has now been directly involved in goals in seven consecutive Premier League matches for the Red Devils, matching the streak of Robin van Persie during the 2012/13 season when United claimed their 20th title.
Van Persie helped to restore dominance after Ferguson’s squad narrowly missed out to Manchester City on the final day of the previous season.
Fernandes has now accumulated a total of 140 goals and assists in the Premier League for United, equaling the tally achieved by Cristiano Ronaldo during his two tenures at the club.
Can Fernandes lead Manchester United back to their glory days at the Theatre of Dreams?