*This content was translated by AI.
Bruno Fernandes (32) has joined Manchester United's "100 goals-100 assists" club. It's the third time in the club's history.
Manchester United came from behind to win 2-1 at home in the 28th round of the "2025-2026 English Premier League" against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on the 1st (Korea time).
Manchester United, which continued its seven-game unbeaten streak (6 wins, 1 draw) in the league, rose to third place with 51 points (14 wins, 9 draws, 5 losses). They have the same points as Aston Villa in fourth place, but are ahead in goal difference.
Manchester United got off to a shaky start, allowing the first goal in the fourth minute of the first half. While Lenny Yoro missed the striker in a corner kick situation, Maxence Lacroix jumped up and connected with a header to break the net.
Manchester United, which finished behind in the first half, began a counterattack in the second half, and Fernandez stepped up as a troubleshooter. In the 6th minute of the second half, Matheus Cunha fell behind Lacroix in the process of penetrating into the penalty box. The referee immediately declared a penalty kick (PK) and ordered Lacroix to take Red Card after VAR. Fernandez, who played as a PK kicker, then scored an equalizer with a perfect shot that deceived the goalkeeper.
Manchester United, which gained momentum, even turned the tables. The comeback goal also started on Fernandez's toes. In the 20th minute of the second half, Benjamin Sesko connected Fernandez's elaborate cross to the gate with his forehead to shake the net. This marks Sesko's third consecutive goal.
Fernandez, who helped Sesko score, reached the EPL's 100 assists overall. As a result, he became the third player ever to achieve "100 goals-100 assists" in the EPL while wearing a Manchester United uniform. The only two players to set this milestone were legendary Ryan Giggs (168 goals, 274 assists) and Wayne Rooney (253 goals, 142 assists).
The U.S. "Fox Sports" praised Fernandez for decorating a page of Manchester United's history book with the magical help he showed against Palace.
Fernandez's membership in "100-100" is an area allowed for only three players in Manchester United's history, which boasts a long tradition. The media explained, "Fernandez became the third member of the "100-100" club, which was achieved only by the absolute legends of Giggs and Rooney."
He added, "Starting with his strong performance on the day, he perfectly pushed David Beckham, the 'football icon', to the rank of true legend even when he scored a single game and recorded help at the same time."
<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>
*This content was translated by AI.
