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.

Bruno Fernandes continues to scoop the individual accolades and has now been named the Premier League Player of the Season - adding to the FWA award he also landed recently

Fernandes equalled the Premier League assist record last time out against Nottingham Forest and could take the throne for himself on the final day of the season