Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro combined to score Manchester United’s equaliser against Newcastle at St James’ Park.
It was the fourth time this season that Bruno Fernandes has provided an assist for Casemiro in the Premier League, with the Brazilian scoring his sixth goal of the season in the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United.
Fernandes is now up to 14 assists in the 2025/26 season, putting him just six away from the record in a single campaign currently held by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry.
United’s experienced midfield duo are playing some of their best football this season and their partnership is leading the way across the entire Premier League.
Casemiro celebrates with teammate Bruno Fernandes during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford in 2025 in Manchester, England.
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United’s equaliser was scored by Casemiro from a pinpoint Fernandes cross, which was the fourth time this season that the Brazilian has been assisted by his captain.
As pointed out by Statman Dave, Fernandes to Casemiro is now the most frequent assister-scorer combination in the entire Premier League. No duo has more goals than them across the entire division.
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United have had some prolific scoring duos in the past, including Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke, or Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. Now it is Casemiro and Fernandes who are combining to find the back of the net for the Red Devils.
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Less than one year ago, rumours were swirling that Fernandes could leave United amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
Thankfully, Fernandes rejected a Saudi move and it now seems likely that he will stay put at Old Trafford. But in an explosive interview, Fernandes said he felt unwanted by United chiefs.
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In the same summer window, Casemiro was linked with an exit as he approached the final year of his contract.
It has now been confirmed that Casemiro will leave in the summer when his deal expires, and Ineos will be glad that the Brazilian stayed for his final 12 months considering this has been Casemiro’s best season yet.
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