Maybe none of this matters if he isn’t also enjoying one of the great all-round midfield seasons in Premier League history. TALISMAN: with 16 assists already, Fernandes is threatening the all-time Premier League record held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The Premier League is getting more physical, not less. And so here we are: 16 assists already, threatening the all-time Premier League record held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. In a way, Fernandes isn’t just saving United from mediocrity.

Source: Irish Examiner March 27, 2026 23:02 UTC