Fernandes equals assist record as United profit from handball confusion

Forest fumed after referee Michael Salisbury deemed an Mbeumo handball in the build-up to Matheus Cunha’s goal to be accidental

Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League assist record for a single season in the win over Nottingham Forest (Martin Rickett/PA).

Premier League: Man Utd 3 Nottm Forest 2

Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League assist record for a single season as Manchester United wrapped up third spot with Sunday’s entertaining 3-2 victory against Nottingham Forest.