Bruno Fernandes insists that his focus is on results, not individual records, as he closes in on the Premier League assist record. The Manchester United captain is just two assists away from breaking the all-time record of 20, currently held jointly by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry. However, Fernandes has made it clear that helping his side win the title is his primary objective.
Fernandes Eyes Team Success
Fernandes, who recently won the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award after a remarkable season at Old Trafford, is on the verge of equalling the record. Yet, he remains grounded. "I've said before it's a very special record because it's owned by Thierry and Kevin. They were standout players in the Premier League for many, many years and it would be great to do it," Fernandes said. "But I don't want to focus on that so much because we want to achieve our targets. Part of my game is creating chances, getting the ball to my team-mates and helping them score goals. That record will be an amazing achievement but not something I want to really focus on."
Champions League Return and Title Hopes
United are set to return to next season's Champions League, and Fernandes believes that Michael Carrick has instilled a title-winning mentality. "Michael did very well at Middlesbrough. It didn't work out for him this season - maybe luckily! Then he was available for the club and he has done an amazing job for the end of the season," Fernandes added. "Going into next season, we all know that the aim of this club always has to be winning. When a player chooses to come to Man United, it's not because you just want to wear the shirt. That's a big feeling but I had that dream because I knew the club could win things."
Fernandes concluded: "You start the season with zero points with everyone else and with the Champions League with zero points and you have to go to the knockout stages."
