Brighton 0-3 Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes breaks assist record, Red Devils finish 3rd with glee
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Key Points:
- Bruno Fernandes set a new Premier League record for most assists in a season with 21 during Manchester United's 3-0 victory over Brighton on the final day of the 2025-26 season.
- Fernandes also scored his ninth goal of the season in the match, helping Manchester United finish third in the league with 71 points, securing a return to the UEFA Champions League after a year out.
- Brighton finished eighth with 53 points, qualifying for the Conference League, while Manchester United maintained strong form under Michael Carrick, who has led the team to 11 wins in 16 games since taking charge.
- The match featured goals from Patrick Dorgu, Bryan Mbeumo, and Bruno Fernandes, with Fernandes breaking the assist record by setting up the first goal.
- Key absences for Brighton included Kaoru Mitoma and Stefanos Tzimas, while Manchester United missed Matthijs de Light, with Benjamin Sesko doubtful.