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Fernandes claims Premier League assist record
Key takeaways
- Bruno Fernandes has claimed a record-breaking 21st assist in a Premier League season.
- The Manchester United playmaker set up Patrick Dorgu's opener against Brighton & Hove Albion in a 3-0 win on the final day of the 2025-26 season.
- Fernandes' corner was powerfully headed home by Dorgu in the 33rd minute.
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Bruno Fernandes has claimed a record-breaking 21st assist in a Premier League season.
The Manchester United playmaker set up Patrick Dorgu's opener against Brighton & Hove Albion in a 3-0 win on the final day of the 2025-26 season.
Fernandes' corner was powerfully headed home by Dorgu in the 33rd minute. He was immediately mobbed by his United teammates who knew the assist record had tumbled.
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