Manchester United have a new leader for assists after Bruno Fernandes set up two goals in the 3-0 win over Leicester.
Fernandes now has 10 assists for the season, overtaking Christian Eriksen who was on nine before his injury.
The Portuguese star could easily have ended the game on more assists too. He created a staggering nine goalscoring chances.
This is more chances than any player in the Premier League has created in a single game this season. The only player to match it is… Bruno Fernandes, who hit this number in the home win over Tottenham in October.
READ: Confirmed Manchester United transfers in, out, loan deals for January 2023
Rashford has message for Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes set up a goal for Marcus Rashford and another for Jadon Sancho. His pass for Rashford’s goal in particular was incredible.
Rashford is up to 24 goals for the season, a new personal best, and he couldn’t do it without Fernandes’ help.
Fernandes has been captaining Manchester United for most of the season and he clearly has the respect of his teammates.
In addition to his 10 assists, Fernandes has seven goals too. Only Rashford has more goal contributions for the season.
Both players combined to pressure Jules Kounde into an own goal away at Barcelona in midweek, with Rashford the creator.
Meanwhile it is Fred who has stepped up in successive games to provide assists for Marcus Rashford, taking his tally for the season up to four assists and four goals.
Receive a digest of our best United content each week direct to your mailbox
