“I will never forgive him!” 😂 Bruno Fernandes jokes about the Man United teammate who “ruined” his historic Premier League record today! 👇

By admin Last updated May 17, 2026

“I Could Have Broken The Record Today”: Bruno Fernandes Tongue-In-Cheek “Blast” At Man United Teammate After Equalling Premier League Milestone

**MANCHESTER —** It was a day of pure celebration at Old Trafford as Manchester United signed off their home campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest, locking in a third-place Premier League finish and a triumphant return to the Champions League.

Yet, despite the party atmosphere under caretaker-turned-permanent manager Michael Carrick, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes couldn’t resist a brilliant, tongue-in-cheek swipe at one of his teammates following a historic afternoon.

The newly crowned FWA Footballer of the Year officially etched his name into the history books by registering his **20th assist of the Premier League season**, setting up Bryan Mbeumo’s crucial 76th-minute goal. In doing so, Fernandes equalled the legendary, all-time single-season assist record jointly held by Arsenal icon Thierry Henry (2002/03) and Manchester City maestro Kevin De Bruyne (2019/20).

### The Stoppage-Time Drama That Sparked The “Fury”

While reaching the 20-assist milestone puts the Portuguese playmaker in the most exclusive of footballing brackets, Fernandes was agonizingly close to standing entirely alone at the top with 21.

Deep into stoppage time, Fernandes played a trademark, defense-splitting pass perfectly into the path of fellow countryman **Diogo Dalot**. With the goal gaping and history on the line, Dalot’s struck effort beat the keeper but rattled violently off the post and away.

Speaking to broadcasters immediately after the final whistle, a smiling but mock-furious Fernandes joked about the missed opportunity to break the record outright on home turf.

> “Although we won, I will never forgive Diogo [Dalot] for wasting my assist today!” Fernandes laughed during his post-match interview. “I could have broken the record completely if not for him. I put it on a plate! I told him in the dressing room he owes me a very expensive dinner.”

Swapping his playful banter for reflection, the United skipper admitted how proud he was to join Henry and De Bruyne.

> “In all seriousness, it is a very special milestone. To be in the same conversation as Thierry and Kevin is something I could only dream of. My teammates have been working so hard to convert my passes all year. I got to 20 today, we have one game left against Brighton next weekend, so let’s see if we can get one more to stand alone.”

### A Day of Milestones at Old Trafford

Fernandes’ record-equalling moment capped off a highly emotional afternoon in Manchester. The match also featured a poignant, standing ovation for midfield general Casemiro, who was substituted late in the second half for Mason Mount in what is widely expected to be his final appearance at Old Trafford before a summer departure.

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| **Thierry Henry** | Arsenal | 2002–03 | **20** |

| **Kevin De Bruyne** | Manchester City | 2019–20 | **20** |

With United’s top-four status secured and the Michael Carrick era officially taking flight, all eyes now turn to the final day of the season away at Brighton and Hove Albion. Dalot will undoubtedly be eager to make amends—and Fernandes will have 90 minutes left to claim the Premier League’s creative crown all for himself.

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