Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes equaled the record for most assists in a single Premier League season during the side’s home match against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Fernandes provided his 20th assist of the 2025/26 season to move level with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry and former Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne.
The Portuguese set up Bryan Mbuemo in the 75th minute of the match to give Manchester United a 3-1 lead.
Henry achieved this number during the 2002-2003 season, while De Bruyne matched this number in the 2019-2020 season.
Players with the most assists in a single Premier League season
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United): 20* (2025-26)
Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City): 20 (2019-20)
Thierry Henry (Arsenal): 20 (2002-03)
Mesut Ozil (Arsenal): 19 (2015-16)
Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea): 18 (2014-2015)
Published on May 17, 2026

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