Manchester United Opens Account Against Forest – Bruno Breaks Assist Record
Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes equaling the Premier League single-season assist record with his 20th of the campaign.
Manchester United faced Nottingham Forest in the opening Premier League match on May 17 at Old Trafford. Luke Shaw fired United ahead with a stunning penalty in the 5th minute to make it 1-0 at halftime. In the second half, Forest refused to surrender and equalized 1-1 when Elliott Anderson's cross from the right was headed in by Morato in the 53rd minute. United quickly regained the lead 2-1 through Matheus Cunha's penalty in the 55th minute, which was confirmed after a VAR check despite the ball appearing to touch Brian Omedu's hand. Manchester United extended their advantage to 3-1 in the 76th minute when Bruno Fernandes provided the assist for Omedu's finish, marking Bruno's 20th assist of the season—equaling the single-season record previously held by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry. Forest pulled one back to make it 3-2 through Morgan Gibbs-White in the 78th minute, but no further goals were scored. Manchester United won 3-2.