Man United vs Wolves: Bruno Fernandez sets new Premier League milestone

Bruno Fernandes leads chances created table

Man United vs Wolves: Bruno Fernandez sets new Premier League milestone

Stephen Oladehinde 20:03 - 13.05.2023

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has set a new Premier League milestone this season while also setting a new personal record.

The Portuguese international was in action for Manchester United against Wolverhampton Wanderers and created an assist for the second goal which was scored by Alejandro Garnacho.

During the game, Fernandes surpassed his personal best in a single top-flight season by creating more chances than any other player in the Premier League this season.

Bruno Fernandes in action against Wolves
Bruno Fernandes in action against Wolves

Bruno Fernandes new record

The 28-year-old who signed for Man United in 2020 created a new record for himself during the Premier League match against Wolves.

Bruno Fernandes has produced the highest number of chances created in a season (108) beating his previous record (89). The highest he has created in a season before this new record is (95).

The midfielder is also tied with Kelvin De Bruyne 31 on big chances created in the Premier League this season. He is also topping the chart for the highest number of through balls this season (32).

The Portuguese now has a total of 75 goal contributions for Manchester United in the Premier League in the space of three years.

Manchester United still in Champions League race

The race to qualify for next season's Champions League is still on as the season gradually comes to an end.

With three games left for United this season, they sit fourth in the Premier League table and tied on the same point with Newcastle United. Liverpool are also four points behind the Red Devils and will be hoping they slip up in their remaining games.

United’s qualification for the Champions League next season lies in their hands. They have to be perfect in their remaining games and deny Liverpool the chance of closing in on them for the top-four spot.

Manchester United's recent win against Wolves has boosted their chances of cementing the top-four spot. They will face Bournemouth next weekend as they hope to end the season in a perfect way.