Bruno Fernandes surpasses Ryan Giggs to set unique Manchester United club record

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has set a club record for the number of chances created in a calendar year in the Premier League.

The Portuguese international, who is just one yellow card away from being handed a one-match Premier League ban, has created 120 opportunities for his teammates in 2023. That tally has seen him surpass Ryan Giggs' record of 100 chances created in a single year, with that return being recorded by the Welshman back in 2006.

Fernandes has been a virtually ever-present figure for United this year, playing no part in just three matches. He missed the Carabao Cup quarter-final win over Charlton Athletic in January and the Europa League defeat to Sevilla in April through suspensions, while he was rested for the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup in September, being left on the bench.

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In the Premier League, however, the captain has been ever-present, maintaining his record of not missing a single league fixture since joining the club from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020. He has been on the pitch for every minute of the Reds' league campaign so far this term, scoring three goals and grabbing three assists in the process.

With 120 chances created so far, Fernandes will be keen to add to his tally before the end of the year. United face Bournemouth, Liverpool, West Ham United, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest before 2023 draws to a close.

His tally of 120 chances created puts him at the top of the Premier League creators chart, 13 clear of second-placed Kieran Trippier, who has chalked up 107 in Newcastle United colours this year.