During Manchester United's 3-2 victory against Nottingham Forest, Bruno Fernandes chose to highlight Bryan Mbeumo, insisting that the Cameroonian forward's success was key to his own performance. The Portuguese midfielder achieved his 20th assist of the Premier League season on Mbeumo's goal, equalling the record for the most assists in a single season.
Fernandes expressed his desire to see Mbeumo celebrate his goal without the attention being diverted to his personal record. He emphasized the importance of teamwork, acknowledging that his record would not have been possible without Mbeumo's effectiveness in front of goal. "All the credit goes to Bryan, because if he hadn't put the ball in the back of the net, my record wouldn't exist," Fernandes said.
Mbeumo joined Manchester United in July 2025 and has quickly become a key player for the team. Born in France, Mbeumo represents the Cameroon national team. Before joining Manchester United, he played for Brentford, where he established himself as one of the Premier League's best attackers.
In the match against Nottingham Forest, Luke Shaw and Matheus Cunha also scored for Manchester United. The victory allowed Manchester United to solidify their third-place position in the Premier League standings. Fernandes was praised for his performance, having created numerous opportunities throughout the match.
Fernandes' outstanding season has earned him the Football Writer's Association Footballer of the Year award. With one game still to play, he has the opportunity to surpass the assist record he currently shares with Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
