On Sunday, Bruno Fernandes set a new Premier League (EPL) assists record as Manchester United recorded a comfortable 3-0 victory away at Brighton.

Fernandes delivered his 21st assist of the campaign from a first-half corner, which Patrick Dorgu headed in off the crossbar.

The Portugal midfielder later scored United’s third after half-time, with the goal initially disallowed for offside before VAR intervened.

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United, already assured of third place, took control before the break. Amad Diallo’s intricate play created the opening for Bryan Mbeumo to score a simple second.

For Brighton, the defeat ended their hopes of Champions League qualification. Finishing 8th confirms a place in the UEFA Conference League, marking a return to European football for the Seagulls.

Michael Carrick’s side ended the season in form, with 12 wins in their last 17 matches since the head coach signed a new two-year deal.