Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBruno Fernandes, Manchester United captain, has responded to criticism from former captain Roy Keane regarding his focus on individual records over team performance. Keane had accused Fernandes of prioritising chasing the Premier League assist record, claiming Fernandes stated he chose passes over shots in an interview. Fernandes recently broke the Premier League assist record, ending the season with 21 assists and winning the Premier League Player of the Season and FWA Footballer of the Year awards. However, Fernandes stated that Keane's account of his interview comments was a 'lie', clarifying that he actually said he took shots when he should have passed. Fernandes expressed that while he accepts criticism, he does not tolerate people lying about his statements, even considering contacting Keane directly. In fullBruno Fernandes hits back at Roy Keane criticism over assist record: ‘What he said is a lie’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in