Bruno Fernandes joined an exclusive Manchester United club after contributing two assists against Leicester City on Sunday.

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• Fernandes registered two assists against Leicester
• Joined exclusive Man Utd club
• Man Utd thrashed Leicester 3-0

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Fernandes starred with two assists and a goal as United thrashed Leicester City 3-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. With his goal contributions at King Power Stadium, the Portuguese midfielder became only the sixth Red Devils star after Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, and Eric Cantona to register 50 assists in the Premier League.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Other than Fernandes, Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho also found their names on the scoresheet thereby breaking their long goal droughts in the 2024-25 campaign. Hojlund broke the deadlock in the first half while Garnacho doubled the team's lead in the 67th minute. The club captain then scored the final goal in the 90th minute to seal a crucial win for his team.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Young United defender Ayden Heaven suffered a horror injury after his foot fell under the body of Patson Daka. The youngster was seen writhing in pain as he had to be stretchered off the pitch, amid fears he might remain sidelined for rest of the season.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

  Ruben Amorim's side will be back in action in the Premier League after the international break as they next face Nottingham Forest away from home on April 1.

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