Bruno Fernandes Shatters Assist Record as Man Utd Thrashes Brighton 3-0
Brighton & Hove Albion faced a disappointing end to their season, settling for a spot in the Conference League after a 3-0 defeat to Manchester United on the final day. This match marked Michael Carrick’s first game as permanent manager, showcasing a dominant performance from United. Starting the day in a strong position for a Europa League spot, Brighton had hopes of qualifying for multiple European competitions. However, Bruno Fernandes, the United captain, set the tone early by assisting Patrick Dorgu’s opener, which allowed him to break the Premier League assist record with a total of 21 assists, surpassing legends Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry. Key moments included: Bryan Mbeumo doubling United's lead just before half-time. Fernandes scoring United's third goal shortly after the restart, following a quick counter-attack, with VAR confirming the goal after an initial offside call. Brighton struggled to respond, with limited chances that included a few saves from goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. Despite the defeat, Brighton's players and fans celebrated securing European football for only the second time in the club's history, finishing the season in eighth place. Carrick, who signed a two-year contract, aims to strengthen the squad for Champions League competition, having led United to 12 wins in 17 matches after a challenging previous tenure under Ruben Amorim. As the season wraps up, United fans celebrated their team's success, while Brighton looked to regroup for their upcoming European campaign.
Source: The Independent Sport - 2026-05-24