- Bruno Fernandes had provided the assist that secured Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
- He had become only the fourth player in Premier League history to record 10 away assists in a single season
- Manchester United had claimed all three points, with Fernandes continuing his influential form since joining the club in 2020
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes delivered a historic performance on Saturday, registering a crucial assist in his side’s 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The tightly contested Premier League encounter was decided by a first-half strike from Matheus Cunha, who converted Fernandes’ precise delivery to secure all three points for the visitors.
Fernandes’ contribution proved decisive, not only in terms of the match result but also in the record books. According to statistics from Opta, the Portuguese midfielder has now reached 10 assists in away league matches this season. This achievement places him among an elite group of players in Premier League history.
He becomes just the fourth player to reach double figures for away assists in a single campaign, following Muzzy Izzet (2003–04), Cesc Fabregas (2014–15), and Mohamed Salah (2024–25).
Since joining Manchester United from Sporting CP in 2020, Fernandes has established himself as one of the club’s most influential players, consistently contributing goals and assists while leading from the front.
Now aged 31, the attacking midfielder continues to play a pivotal role in the team’s ambitions under manager Michael Carrick. His leadership and creativity remain central to United’s push for success this season.
Attention will quickly turn to their next fixture, as Manchester United prepare to face Brentford on Monday. Fernandes will be expected to once again inspire his side as they look to build momentum following their hard-fought victory in London.
Amorim to offload two Man Utd stars in January transfer window
Previously, TheRadar reported that Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim appears ready to make bold decisions regarding his squad, as reports from Manchester suggest the Portuguese tactician is prepared to offload two high-profile players during the January transfer window.
The former Sporting CP manager, who replaced Erik ten Hag in November, has endured a turbulent start at Old Trafford and is eager to reshape his team for the remainder of the season.