Bruno Fernandes wrote his name into Premier League history on Sunday, equalling the all-time assist record as Manchester United defeated Nottingham Forest 3-2 in their final home match of the season at Old Trafford.

The Portuguese midfielder's 20th league assist of the campaign draws him level with Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry, two of the competition's most celebrated creators, cementing his place among the elite playmakers in the division's history.

Manchester United signed off their Old Trafford campaign with three points in a five-goal thriller, though Forest's 2 goals ensured the hosts were made to work until the final whistle. The result brought some relief to United's supporters after a difficult season, with the team finishing their home schedule on a high note.

Fernandes has been one of United's most consistent performers throughout the campaign, and his record-equalling milestone underlines just how influential the captain has been in an otherwise turbulent year for the club. Reaching 20 assists in a single Premier League season is a feat only De Bruyne and Henry had previously managed — extraordinary company for the United skipper.