Šeško Brings Bruno Closer to Eternal Record

In a season that has seen its share of ups and downs for Manchester United, captain Bruno Fernandes continues to be a shining beacon of creativity and leadership. His latest performance, a crucial assist in the 2-1 victory over Brentford, has placed him on the cusp of a historic Premier League achievement.

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Bruno Fernandes is just one step away from an achievement that has long been considered one of the hardest to reach in the Premier League in terms of creativity.

Fernandes' 19th assist of the campaign, a perfectly weighted pass to Benjamin Šeško for the team's second goal, brings him tantalizingly close to the league's all-time record for assists in a single season. The current benchmark, set by Thierry Henry and matched by Kevin De Bruyne, stands at 20. With four games remaining, the Portuguese midfielder has ample opportunity not only to match but potentially surpass this prestigious record.

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The Portuguese midfielder is now just one assist away from equaling the record shared by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.

What makes Fernandes' achievement even more remarkable is his slow start to the season. His first league assist didn't come until October, yet he has amassed 19 in just 24 appearances since. This surge in form highlights his importance to the team, especially his prowess from set pieces, where he has already registered nine assists this season, nearing another significant milestone.

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Fernandes' season is all the more exceptional because it didn't start strongly at all. His first league assist only came on October 19 against Liverpool, and since then he has collected 19 in just 24 appearances.

From the perspective of Delo, a Slovenian publication, this story focuses on the brilliance of Benjamin Šeško, the young Slovenian talent who benefited from Fernandes' record-chasing assist. While acknowledging Fernandes' feat, the Slovenian angle emphasizes Šeško's role in the goal and his growing presence in top-tier European football. The headline itself, "Šeško brings Bruno closer to eternal record," centers Šeško as the catalyst, framing Fernandes' pursuit through the lens of Slovenian success. This national perspective is crucial, celebrating the achievements of a homegrown player on the international stage, even when he is part of a supporting role in a record-breaking moment for another player.

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For United, such an exceptional run of assists and performances is desperately needed.