Bruno Fernandes stands on the verge of breaking a 24-year-old record

Bruno Fernandes is facing a historic moment where he could break a 24-year-old record set by the legendary Ryan Giggs at Manchester United.

Amid the situation at Old Trafford the Portuguese midfielder has maintained top form throughout a turbulent season and has become the driving force leading the Red Devils back into the Premier League’s top four race.

This season has seen significant upheaval at Manchester United with coach Ruben Amorim being dismissed mid-season. At one point, Fernandes admitted he felt the management was ready to let him leave, with rumors linking him to Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. However, since Michael Carrick took over coaching duties, the situation has markedly improved. Manchester United earned 13 points in their last 5 games and are gradually regaining stability.

The most notable highlight is Fernandes’ explosive performance in away matches. In the last 9 Premier League away games, he has been involved in 10 goals, scoring 2 and assisting 8. This achievement makes him the first Manchester United player since the 2001/02 season to reach 8 away assists in a single campaign, a feat previously only accomplished by Giggs.

In the 2001/02 season, Giggs recorded a total of 12 assists, often shining in big matches. Although Manchester United did not win a major trophy that year, the Welsh legend’s individual achievement remained a benchmark for many years. Now, Fernandes has 12 assists across all competitions and could surpass this record if he keeps up his form.

Not only challenging Giggs’ record, Fernandes is also predicted to reach 15 assists in a Premier League season, a record set by David Beckham in 1999/2000. Notably, Beckham had only 7 away assists that season, while Fernandes already has 8 with the campaign still ongoing.

Currently, Fernandes has 63 Premier League assists, placing him among the top 25 assist providers in the league’s history. Meanwhile, Giggs still holds the all-time record with 162 assists for teammates.

Ahead of an important away match at Everton, Fernandes’ chance to make history is very clear. Under Carrick, Manchester United remains unbeaten and needs just a favorable result to strengthen their position in the Champions League qualification spots. If he continues to shine, the Portuguese midfielder will not only help the team earn points but also write a new chapter in the club’s history.

With his current form, Bruno Fernandes is proving himself worthy as Manchester United’s new leader, capable of inheriting and even surpassing the legacy left by Ryan Giggs at the Theatre of Dreams.