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Fernandes matches McIlroy’s 51-year Manchester United record

Shina Oludare
Fernandes matches McIlroy’s 51-year Manchester United record
Fernandes matches McIlroy’s 51-year Manchester United record Action Plus
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is the latest player to finish as the club’s Premier League top scorer without hitting double figures in a season.

Despite playing the full 90 minutes in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa, the Portugal international failed to add to his goal tally.

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Thus, he ended the 2024-25 campaign as Red Devils’ top scorer with just eight goals in a disappointing season.

In the process, he levelled a club record that stood for 51 years. 

The last time no United player reached double figures in a top-flight season was in 1973-74, when Sammy McIlroy led with just six goals.