Bruno Fernandes has broken the record for most assists in a season. On the 21st, Manchester United easily defeated Brighton on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
clock — Brighton vs Manchester United full match replay
Fernandes was level with PL legends Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne heading into Sunday, but gave them the lead in the 33rd minute. The Portuguese playmaker converted a corner kick six yards out and headed in Patrick Dorg for the winning goal. Amad Diallo ran up the right flank and slipped the ball to the back post before Brian Mbeumo scored a tap-in.
But assists weren’t everything for Fernandes. He scored his ninth goal of the season just after half-time to make it 3-0, sending Michael Carrick’s side into the summer break with their most positive momentum since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure in 2013.
Manchester City (71 points) finished third this season, just seven points behind rivals Manchester City, but 14 points behind champions Arsenal. The Red Devils have been away from European competition for a year, but will return to the UEFA Champions League next season. Brighton (53 points) finished in 8th place and advanced to the Conference League.
Brighton vs Manchester United live updates – Andy Edwards
Brighton vs Manchester United Final score: 0-3
Scorers: Patrick Dorg (33′), Brian Mbeumo (44′), Bruno Fernandes (48′)
goal! Brighton 0-3 Manchester United: Bruno scores himself (48′)
Fernandes scores in the bottom corner to give United a 3-0 lead.
The Red Devils took a 3-0 lead early in the second half against Brighton after Bruno Fernandes fired a shot into the bottom corner.
goal! Brighton 0-2 Manchester United: Mbeumo shoots into an empty net (44′)
Mbemo finishes a beautiful attack and takes a 2 point lead.
Brian Mbeumo tapped in a sharp pass from Amad Diallo and completed a beautiful attack inside the Brighton box to double Manchester United’s lead at the Amex.
goal! Brighton 0-1 Manchester United: Bruno breaks the record for assists, Dorg heads home (33′)
Fernandes sets PL assist record with Dorgu’s header
Patrick Dorg hit the crossbar with a header to score his first goal for Manchester United and set a new record against Brighton with Bruno Fernandes’ 21st Premier League assist.
Brighton starting lineup
Verbruggen – Wiffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu – Milner, Gross, Hinshelwood – Gomez, De Kuiper, Welbeck
Manchester United starting lineup
Ramens – Mazrawi, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw – Mainu, Mount, Fernandes – Amado, Dorg, Mbeumo
How to watch Brighton vs Manchester United Live, stream link and start time
kickoff time: Sunday (May 24) 11 a.m. ET
venue: Amex Stadium — Brighton & Hove
tv channels:peacock
streaming: Stream live on Peacock
Firstly, Brighton (7th) must beat Man United to reach 56 points for the season. Secondly, Bournemouth (6th place). lose To Nottingham Forest. Thirdly, Liverpool (5th) beat Brentford. Finally, Aston Villa (4th place), who have just finished their Europa League parade and celebrations, lose To Manchester City. This combination of results means that Liverpool will finish in 4th place and Villa will fall to 5th place, but this means that their PL bonus Champions League spot (5th place) will gradually drop to 6th place, with Brighton slightly ahead of Bournemouth on goal difference. If the Seagulls lose and Chelsea (8th) and Brentford (9th) both win, they could miss out on Europe altogether.
Since Michael Carrick took over as manager, Man United have only lost once away (forever on friday), regardless of Sunday’s result, they cannot finish lower than third, but an upset is unlikely for the Red Devils as certain figures claim their place in the team next season. United have won 11 of 16 games under Carrick (11 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws). With 20 assists this season, midfielder Bruno Fernandes needs one more to set a new PL record on his own and surpass legends Thierry Henry (2002-03) and Kevin De Bruyne (2019-20).
Brighton team news, focus
OUT: Kaoru Mitoma (hamstring), Stefanos Tsimas (knee), Adam Webster | Asked by: Mads Wiefer
Manchester United team news, focus
OUT: Matthijs de Reit (back) |Questioner: Benjamin Sesko (legs)
Brighton vs Manchester United prediction
Bruno’s final spell broke Brighton’s hearts on the Champions League front, but they still sneak into Europe thanks to results elsewhere. Brighton 2-2 Man United.
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