BRIGHTON, May 24 (Reuters) - Bruno Fernandes ⁠etched his name into Premier League history by breaking the competition's single-season assists ⁠record during Manchester United's 3-0 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The ‌Portuguese midfielder, fresh from being named Premier League player of the season on Saturday, delivered his record-breaking 21st assist of the campaign in the 32nd minute when his corner was headed home by Patrick ​Dorgu to give United the lead.