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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League single-season record of 20 assists on Sunday as his side edged Nottingham Forest 3-2 in a five-goal thriller to secure a third-place finish.
The newly crowned Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year matched the historic milestone held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne when his cross was turned home by Bryan Mbeumo for United’s third goal.
Despite the historic personal accolade, Fernandes emphasised his preference for collective trophies while expressing immense gratitude for the widespread recognition from his peers.
The low-stakes environment—with United’s Champions League return already guaranteed and Forest safe from relegation—allowed for a wide-open, entertaining contest that began with a spectacular fifth-minute volley from Luke Shaw.
Forest struck back early in the second half through a Morato header, but United quickly responded via a highly controversial Matheus Cunha goal.
The strike stood despite a VAR review for a handball against Mbeumo in the build-up, with referee Michael Salisbury rarely standing by his original on-field decision.
Fernandes’ record-equalling moment arrived 14 minutes from time, though Forest refused to back down. Morgan Gibbs-White, making an inspiring return from a severe facial injury, scored late to set up a tense finish.
At the same time, United’s Casemiro received a resounding standing ovation on his final Old Trafford appearance.
The victory further highlights United’s incredible resurgence under Michael Carrick, who is widely expected to sign a permanent two-year contract in the coming days.
