Bruno Fernandes on the Brink of Shattering 24-Year Man Utd Record and Making Premier League History

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes stands on the verge of making club history, needing just one more assist to eclipse Ryan Giggs' record for most away assists in a single Premier League season.

Through all the managerial changes at Old Trafford and the squad's patchy performances in the opening half of the 2025–26 campaign, Fernandes has been a pillar of consistency for the Red Devils, demonstrating match after match that he remains their most crucial player. The Portuguese playmaker has already tallied 12 Premier League assists this term, with eight of those coming on the road.

Giggs is the sole other Manchester United player to reach this milestone, accomplishing it during the 2001–02 season. However, Fernandes has the chance to surpass this long-standing benchmark on Tuesday when Michael Carrick's squad travels to face West Ham in east London.

The 31-year-old requires just one additional away assist to etch his name alone in the club's record books.

Fernandes's 2025–26 Premier League Campaign: By the Numbers

Fernandes's 2025–26 Premier League Campaign: By the Numbers

Regardless of whether he operated in a withdrawn position during Ruben Amorim's tenure or as an attacking midfielder under Carrick, Fernandes consistently found ways to impact Manchester United's offensive play. Here are his Premier League statistics for this season:

Fernandes's six league strikes match him for second-highest scorer on the team alongside Matheus Cunha. Only Bryan Mbeumo has netted more goals (nine) than these two players.

The Portugal star's 12 assists, however, put him well ahead of his Red Devils teammates. Behind Fernandes are Diogo Dalot and Patrick Dorgu, who have managed just three assists each.

What makes Fernandes's contribution even more remarkable is his standing among all Premier League players. The former Sporting CP ace remains the sole player in England's top division to achieve double-figure assists this campaign.

Fernandes On Track to Break All-Time Premier League Record

Fernandes On Track to Break All-Time Premier League Record

While one additional away assist would secure Manchester United history for Fernandes, an even greater achievement beckons. Cesc Fàbregas and Mohamed Salah jointly hold the Premier League record for most away assists in a single season with 11 apiece.

Fernandes thus needs only three more to equal these two icons and four to claim the record outright.

With seven remaining away matches this season, the midfielder has plenty of opportunities to pursue Premier League immortality. If Manchester United maintains their impressive form under Carrick, there's a strong likelihood Fernandes can at least equal Fàbregas and Salah's mark of 11 away assists.

Man Utd's Remaining Away Fixtures in 2025–26 Premier League Season

Man Utd's Remaining Away Fixtures in 2025–26 Premier League Season