Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes says Roy Keane told 'lie' about pursuit of Premier League assists record
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Key Points:
- Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes accused Roy Keane of lying about his pursuit of the Premier League assists record, stating Keane put false words in his mouth during a podcast.
- Keane criticized Fernandes for prioritizing individual records over team success, calling him the center of a "circus act" after United's 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, but Fernandes clarified his actual comments emphasized team victory over personal stats.
- Fernandes equaled and then broke the Premier League single-season assists record, surpassing Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne, and expressed frustration at Keane's misrepresentation of his mindset.
- The Portugal international has reached out to former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to obtain Keane's contact details to address the issue directly, emphasizing his respect for Keane but rejecting false accusations.
- Fernandes was a standout player in the 2025-26 season, helping United finish third and return to the Champions League, while earning multiple individual awards including the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year.