Bruno speaks candidly after Manchester United finishes 3rd in the Premier League, matching the assist record of two legends.
On 17 May 2026, Bruno Fernandes, the captain and midfielder of Manchester United, gave an interview after the English Premier League match where they narrowly defeated Nottingham Forest 3-2 at home, ending the final game of the season at Old Trafford in style.
This victory guaranteed Manchester United's official 3rd place finish in the 2025-26 Premier League standings, as 4th place Aston Villa no longer had a chance to overtake them, securing their spot in next season's UEFA Champions League.
1. Arsenal (36 matches) 79 points *Qualified for UCL
2. Manchester City (36 matches) 77 points *Qualified for UCL
3. Manchester United (37 matches) 68 points *Qualified for UCL
4. Aston Villa (37 matches) 62 points *Qualified for UCL
5. Liverpool (37 matches) 59 points
6. Bournemouth (36 matches) 55 points
In this match, Bruno Fernandes provided his 20th assist to Bryan Mbeumo for Manchester United’s third goal at the 76th minute, making the Portuguese midfielder the joint record holder for most assists in a Premier League season alongside Thierry Henry (Arsenal 2002-03) and Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City 2019-20).
Bruno Fernandes shared his thoughts after achieving the record of 20 assists in a Premier League season, equaling two legendary players: "I've already spoken about it. Everyone knows how important it is. They try to score from my passes. I am very happy with the assists, the victory, and finishing the season so beautifully."
On being voted Manchester United's Player of the Season, he said: "It is an honor and a joy for me to know that my work has been recognized by many people. Receiving the Player of the Season award, I am very grateful."
Regarding the assist record, he added: "Today I reached 20 assists. Let's see, we have one game left. This is the highest number of assists I've ever made in the Premier League, so I am very happy about it."