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Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United midfielder who set a Premier League assist record with 21 in 2025-26, won Player of the Season award.

2026-01-092026-06-07

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Bruno Fernandes added the second goal from long range

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    Premier League player of the year, Bruno Fernandes, who played the full game added the second from long range.

    Portugal, Belgium prepare for World Cup with wins
  3. May 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Bruno Fernandes set new outright Premier League assist record of 21 in single season

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    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes set a new outright record of 21 assists in a single Premier League season when he set up Patrick Dorgu's goal against Brighton on Sunday.

    Man Utd’s Fernandes sets new outright Premier League assist record
  5. The Namibian

    Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season

    Source

    The assist record was another individual honour for Fernandes, coming just a day after he was named the Premier League Player of the season.

    Man Utd’s Fernandes sets new outright Premier League assist record
  6. The Namibian

    Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season

    Source

    Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday.

    Man Utd’s Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
  7. The Namibian

    Fernandes has equalled the record for most assists in a single Premier League campaign with 20

    Source

    Fernandes has equalled the record for most assists in a single Premier League campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.

    Man Utd’s Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
  8. March 2026
  9. The Namibian

    Bruno Fernandes rolled United into the lead early in the second half

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    In a tale of three penalties — two of which were given and one not — Bruno Fernandes rolled United into the lead early in the second half.

    Man Utd held by Bournemouth after Maguire sees red
  10. The Namibian

    Bruno Fernandes stroked in the penalty past Dean Henderson

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    Bruno Fernandes confidently stroked the resulting spot-kick past former team-mate Dean Henderson.

    Man Utd climb to third, Fulham sink sorry Spurs
  11. February 2026
  12. The Namibian

    Bruno Fernandes scored a close-range finish in the 81st minute

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    Bruno Fernandes' close-range finish in the 81st minute ended an eight-game winless run against Tottenham for United, who cemented their hold on fourth place in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League.

    Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear as Man Utd pile pressure on Frank
  13. January 2026
  14. New Era

    Bruno Fernandes struck a post

    Source

    But after Bruno Fernandes struck a post and Heaven missed a glorious chance with a header, Jaidon Anthony levelled for the hosts.

    Fletcher in charge of United against Brighton

Today

  1. Portugal, Belgium win friendlies ahead of World Cup

    Portugal beat Chile 2-1 and Belgium defeated Tunisia 5-0 in home friendlies on Saturday. Both sides will face their World Cup group opponents after the upcoming matches.

    8 hours ago · The Namibian

Saturday 30 May

  1. Ronaldo heads sixth World Cup with Portugal aiming first glory

    Cristiano Ronaldo is making a record sixth World Cup appearance with Portugal, who face DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K. At 41, Ronaldo has not scored in his last nine World Cup and Euro matches combined, though manager Roberto Martinez has kept faith in him after his recent success in the Nations League.

    30 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 24 May

  1. Manchester United's Fernandes breaks Premier League assist record

    Bruno Fernandes set a new outright Premier League record with 21 assists in a single season when he provided the ball for Patrick Dorgu's goal against Brighton on the final day of the campaign. The Portuguese midfielder also scored in the match and was named Premier League Player of the Season.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 23 May

  1. Bruno Fernandes wins Premier League Player of Season award

    Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20. The 31-year-old scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure third place and Champions League qualification.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year wait

    Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. Mikel Arteta's side held off City's challenge to seal the title with one game to spare, with goalkeeper David Raya's performances and set-piece dominance identified as key factors in their success.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Man United beats Brentford to strengthen Champions League push

    Manchester United defeated Brentford 2-1 on Monday to move within two points of securing Champions League qualification, with goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko. The win extended United's lead over sixth place to 11 points, with interim boss Michael Carrick's side needing just two points from their last four matches to ensure their return to Europe's elite competition.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 21 March

  1. Man United draws with Bournemouth in dramatic penalty-filled Premier League match

    Manchester United drew 2-2 at Bournemouth on Friday after twice blowing the lead, with Harry Maguire sent off late for a foul in the box. United remain third in the Premier League with a seven-point advantage over sixth-placed Chelsea.

    21 March 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 2 March

  1. Manchester United beats Palace to climb third; Spurs suffer

    Benjamin Sesko scored the winning goal as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 to move into third place in the Premier League, while Tottenham lost 2-1 at Fulham and remain just four points above the relegation zone.

    2 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 February

  1. Arsenal extends Premier League lead to nine points

    Arsenal defeated Sunderland 3-0 with Viktor Gyokeres scoring twice to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Manchester United defeated Tottenham 2-0, with Tottenham's Cristian Romero receiving a red card early in the match, leaving Tottenham in 14th place and intensifying calls for manager Thomas Frank's dismissal.

    8 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 9 January

  1. Darren Fletcher to manage Manchester United against Brighton

    Interim boss Darren Fletcher confirmed he will lead Manchester United in their FA Cup match against Brighton on Sunday, following a 2-2 draw with Burnley in his first match after Ruben Amorim's sacking. Fletcher expressed satisfaction with his team's attacking display despite the draw, noting they created 30 shots but failed to convert enough chances.

    9 January 2026 · New Era

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