Fernandes Breaks Premier League Record as Manchester United Cruise Past Brighton

Brighton & Hove Albion suffered a disappointing final-day defeat as Manchester United produced a commanding display to seal a 3-0 victory in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Red Devils dominated proceedings at the Amex Stadium, with Patrick Dorgu opening the scoring in the 33rd minute after connecting brilliantly with a Bruno Fernandes delivery. The assist saw Fernandes set a new Premier League record with his 21st assist of the season, surpassing the previous mark jointly held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.

Bryan Mbeumo doubled Manchester United’s advantage just before halftime, finishing calmly after an impressive attacking move involving Amad Diallo. United continued their dominance after the break and Fernandes capped off his historic afternoon with a goal of his own in the 48th minute to put the visitors firmly in control.

Brighton struggled to respond despite enjoying spells of possession in front of their home supporters. Danny Welbeck and Jack Hinshelwood tried to inspire a comeback, but Manchester United’s defense remained solid throughout the encounter.

The victory ensured Manchester United ended the 2025/26 Premier League campaign strongly, finishing the season in third place after an impressive run under manager Michael Carrick. Brighton, meanwhile, missed the chance to boost their hopes of securing European football next season.

Bruno Fernandes was unquestionably the standout performer, delivering yet another masterclass in midfield. Just a day after being named the Premier League Player of the Season, the Portuguese star once again proved decisive with both a goal and a record-breaking assist performance.