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United 2-1 Brentford, Fernandes Near Assist Record

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Manchester United beat Brentford 2–1 at Old Trafford on 27 April 2026, with Casemiro heading the opening goal in one of his final contributions.
Bruno Fernandes supplied his 19th Premier League assist, leaving him one short of the all-time single-season record.
The win moved United to 61 points and third place, while Harry Maguire returned from suspension to help earn the club’s ninth league win in 13 matches.

History

Historical Context

In 1998–99, Sir Alex Ferguson guided Manchester United to the first English treble—Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League—after a season in which they lost only five matches. That triumph cemented a model of veteran midfield creativity, exemplified by Ryan Giggs, that underpins the club’s 2026 win over Brentford, where Casemiro scored and Bruno Fernandes chased an assist record while Harry Maguire returned from suspension.

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Story summary

Manchester United beat Brentford 2–1 at Old Trafford on 27 April 2026, with Casemiro heading the opening goal in one of his final contributions.
Bruno Fernandes supplied his 19th Premier League assist, leaving him one short of the all-time single-season record.
The win moved United to 61 points and third place, while Harry Maguire returned from suspension to help earn the club’s ninth league win in 13 matches.

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