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Fernandes Dismisses Keane Claim, Sets Premier League Assist Record

5/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said former captain Roy Keane lied about his comments.
Fernandes logged his 21st assist in a 3-0 Brighton win, overtaking France striker Thierry Henry and midfielder Kevin De Bruyne for the Premier League record.
Keane said on The Overlap podcast that Fernandes prioritized assists over team success.
Fernandes refuted the quote on The Diary of a CEO podcast, saying he would have passed instead of shooting.

History

Historical Context

Thierry Henry’s 20-assist haul in Arsenal’s 2002-03 campaign set a Premier League benchmark that stood for two decades. In the 2025-26 season Bruno Fernandes eclipsed it with 21 assists for Manchester United, a feat highlighted by former teammate Roy Keane. The progression underscores a league-wide shift toward versatile playmakers driving squad construction.

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Story summary

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said former captain Roy Keane lied about his comments.
Fernandes logged his 21st assist in a 3-0 Brighton win, overtaking France striker Thierry Henry and midfielder Kevin De Bruyne for the Premier League record.
Keane said on The Overlap podcast that Fernandes prioritized assists over team success.
Fernandes refuted the quote on The Diary of a CEO podcast, saying he would have passed instead of shooting.

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