JAKARTA - Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has the chance to make history when facing Brighton & Hove Albion in the last week of the English League, Sunday, May 24. The Portuguese midfielder only needs one more assist to break the record for the most assists in a Premier League season.
Currently, Bruno Fernandes has collected 20 assists, matching the record of Arsenal legend Thierry Henry and former Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne. If he returns to record assists against Brighton, Bruno will stand alone as the new Premier League record holder.
The momentum came in the match which was also Michael Carrick's debut as Manchester United's permanent coach. The Red Devils have already secured a finish in third place in the standings before the last week began.
Meanwhile, Brighton are still struggling to secure a ticket for next season's European competition. The team coached by Fabian Hurzeler is now in seventh place in the standings, one point ahead of Chelsea and Brentford, who continue to loom large.
Even though Manchester United came with the status of the favorite, Brighton has a pretty impressive record of meetings. The Seagulls won seven of the last 10 meetings against United in all competitions, including a 2-1 victory in the FA Cup last January.
Brighton are confirmed to be missing Stefanos Tzimas, Kaoru Mitoma, and Adam Webster due to injury. Mats Wieffer is also in doubt due to ankle problems.
Danny Welbeck is predicted to return to the spotlight in Brighton's front line when facing his former club. Meanwhile, midfielder Carlos Baleba, who has been linked with Manchester United, is said to potentially play his last game with Brighton.
At Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes will be the main spotlight. In addition to being the engine of the team's game, the match at the Amex Stadium could be a stage for Bruno to carve out a new Premier League history.
The estimated line-up:
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-3-3): Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Cuyper; Hinshelwood, Baleba, Gross; Minteh, Welbeck, Kadioglu.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Mainoo, Mount; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo.
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