Fernandes: The trophies, the assist record and his future

Fernandes: The trophies, the assist record and his futureImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has created 29 'big chances' so far this seasonBySimon StoneManchester United reporterPublished1 minute agoCommentsManchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has not come close to winning the Premier League or Champions League since joining the club in 2020.He did lift a couple of domestic cups under Erik ten Hag - and if United finish third this season, it will be a position they have only bettered once during Fernandes' time at Old Trafford.But it represents a meagre return for a player many argue is United's best signing since legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, and someone, they argue, who deserves a place among the club's best in the Premier League era.On Friday, he was named the Football Writers' Association's footballer of the year. But Fernandes is not one for coveting individual awards.When he spoke to the media in October, he said: "I don't see it that one player is better than another because he wins more trophies. Not every time the best player in the world is the one that wins the Ballon d'Or."I want to win trophies. I want to be recognised by the many good things I did for the club, for bringing something back to the club, not just my individual numbers."United will not win a trophy this season, but there are still a couple of significant milestones ahead of Fernandes.He needs just one more assist to equal the individual Premier League record of 20 in a single campaign - jointly held by Arsenal great Thierry Henry and former Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne.Fernandes is eight clear of Manchester City's Rayan Cherki in the Premier League's assists chart this season, with West Ham's Jarrod Bowen third with 10 assists.Beating the record clearly means a lot to Fernandes, who will be a key part of Portugal's World Cup squ...