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Man Utd hero Bruno Fernandes joins Wayne Rooney & David Beckham in exclusive club after playmaking masterclass against Leicester

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<p>Fernandes starred with two assists and a goal as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-player-ratings-vs-leicester-rasmus-hojlund-alejandro-garnacho-ayden-heaven/blt59b97e30aed2bcb6" target="_blank">United thrashed Leicester City 3-0</a> in the Premier League on Sunday. With his goal contributions at King Power Stadium, the Portuguese midfielder became only the sixth Red Devils star after Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, and Eric Cantona to register 50 assists in the Premier League.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">50 - With his two assists against Leicester City this evening, Bruno Fernandes became the sixth Manchester United player to reach 50 assists in the Premier League after Ryan Giggs (162), Wayne Rooney (93), David Beckham (80), Paul Scholes (55) and Eric Cantona (51). Pivotal. <a href="https://t.co/OlaptWm7fr">pic.twitter.com/OlaptWm7fr</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1901389386165506468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Other than Fernandes, Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho also found their names on the scoresheet thereby breaking their long goal droughts in the 2024-25 campaign. Hojlund broke the deadlock in the first half while Garnacho doubled the team's lead in the 67th minute. The club captain then scored the final goal in the 90th minute to seal a crucial win for his team.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Young United defender <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ruben-amorim-delivers-concerning-ayden-heaven-injury-update-man-utd-teenager-stretchered-off-leicester/blt197d4ffc3fafc2f3#cs6241d396596988c1" target="_blank">Ayden Heaven suffered a horror injury</a> after his foot fell under the body of Patson Daka. The youngster was seen writhing in pain as he had to be stretchered off the pitch, amid fears he might remain sidelined for rest of the season.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Ruben Amorim's side will be back in action in the Premier League after the international break as they next face Nottingham Forest away from home on April 1.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

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Bruno Fernandes joined an exclusive Manchester United club after contributing two assists against Leicester City on Sunday.

Man Utd hero Bruno Fernandes joins Wayne Rooney &amp; David Beckham in exclusive club after playmaking masterclass against Leicester

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