Man United captain Bruno Fernandes breaks assists record in Premier League

BRIGHTON, England — Bruno Fernandes has broken the record for most assists in a single Premier League campaign. By setting up Patrick Dorgu for United’s opening goal against Brighton on Sunday, Fernandes moved onto 21 assists — snapping a tie he had on 20 with Arsenal great Thierry Henry (2002-03) and Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne (2019-20). Fernandes was voted as footballer of the year in England by soccer writers two weeks ago. MORE FROM SPORTSNET Manchester United hands Michael Carrick two-year contract as head coach Harry Maguire ‘shocked and gutted’ to be left off England’s World Cup roster