BRIGHTON - Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes set a new Premier League record for most assists in a single season, delivering his 21st of the campaign during the final match away at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.
Named the league's Player of the Season on Saturday, Fernandes broke the longstanding record of 20 assists held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The milestone came in the 32nd minute, when his corner kick was headed home by Patrick Dorgu, giving United a 1-0 lead and sparking a celebration from teammates honoring their captain's historic achievement.