Manchester United’s Fernandes named Premier League player of the season

MANCHESTER: Manchester United ‌midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named the Premier League player of the season on Saturday after guiding his club to third place in the standings while equalling the league’s assists record with a game to spare. Fernandes tied the league record of 20 assists jointly held by former Arsenal striker ‌Thierry Henry ‌and ex-Manchester City playmaker Kevin ‌De ⁠Bruyne. The Portugal international ⁠also scored eight goals as United secured a third-place finish to qualify for the Champions League.