Following Manchester United\u2019s entertaining 3-2 win over Fulham this past weekend, Bruno Fernandes yet again grabbed headlines. The United captain notched another two assists, taking his season total to 12.<\/p>\n
The current record of most Premier League assists in history is 20, a record shared between Thierry Henry during the 2002-03 season and Kevin de Bruyne during the 2019-20 season.<\/p>\n
Fernandes is just eight assists away from equalling the record and nine away from breaking it. With 15 games to go, will Bruno Fernandes be able to break the record?<\/p>\n
Bruno Fernandes is one of the most consistent performers in the Premier League. What makes his output so interesting is that it isn\u2019t reliant on Manchester United being in form.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s recorded 63 Premier League assists in 216 league games since signing with The Red Devils and 99 total assists in 313 games in red. It\u2019s not unreasonable to say that since signing with United in 2020, they haven\u2019t been at their elite best. He’s also played under seven managers (including interims) during his time in Manchester, proving that he isn’t reliant on one man in charge.<\/p>\n
Read More<\/strong>: Michael Carrick’s Interest in Bringing Back Unique Talent<\/a><\/p>\n He\u2019s stood the test of different players around him, different systems and different positions and is still one of the most reliable playmakers in Premier League history. Since his countryman, Ruben Amorim<\/a>, was sacked as Manchester United manager, Bruno\u2019s position has changed. Amorim played him in a deeper role. Despite recording seven assists, it was clear that it wasn\u2019t his natural position.<\/p>\n Since Amorim\u2019s departure, the Manchester United captain has been deployed in the number 10 position. Following the return to his more preferred position, he\u2019s recorded five assists in four games, proving that his playmaking skills high up the pitch are unmatched.<\/p>\n Efficiency isn\u2019t an issue for the Portuguese international. Bruno Fernandes isn\u2019t a player who relies on a high pass completion record to build his numbers. He\u2019s more than willing to attempt difficult passes and ambitious long balls. This ambition inflates his chances of recording assists, especially with the attacking talent at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n With the new-look United under Michael Carrick, there is a clear focus on quick counterattacking football. With Patrick Dorgu, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbuemo and Amad Diallo featuring in the attacking positions, there is plenty of pace for Bruno to utilise on the break. The 6’5″ Benjamin Sesko is also a good target for Fernandes to aim for when he comes on as a substitute.<\/p>\n Read More<\/strong>: <\/span>Who could anchor Manchester United\u2019s midfield after Casemiro\u2019s exit?<\/a><\/p>\nNew Tactics Suit Fernandes<\/h3>\n