Bruno Fernandes one assist from PL record, FWA winner
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- Bruno Fernandes named Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year.
- Bruno Fernandes one assist away from matching the Premier League single‑season assist record of 20, held by Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne.
- Bruno Fernandes favourite for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award.
- Bruno Fernandes has not won the Premier League or Champions League since 2020, but lifted two domestic cups under Erik ten Hag.
- Bruno Fernandes selected for Portugal's World Cup squad.
Why it matters: Fernandes' pursuit of the assist record and personal awards underscores United's reliance on individual brilliance amid a trophy drought, highlighting the club's competitive gap with title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City.
