Amazing Bruno Fernandes away-goal stat highlights influence on Man Utd team

In fact, Fernandes has only failed to get on the scoresheet or set up a team-mate once in 10 away league outings for the Reds – the 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in July. He was far from quiet that night too. It was his pass that set up Marcus Rashford but the fact it was deflected off Mamadou Sakho denied him the assist. He also hit the woodwork and played the so-called ‘second-assist’ for Anthony Martial’s clincher.

United have won eight of those 10 matches, meaning that – even in an era where the absence of fans dulls the traditional home advantage – we’ve taken more points (26) on the road since Bruno’s debut than any other side, including Tottenham (21), Manchester City (17) and champions Liverpool (15).

And, although United’s form at Old Trafford in 2020/21 is in need of improvement, Bruno has played an integral part in us equalling the club record for most consecutive league wins on the road (seven) – he’s now scored and assisted at the Amex, St James’ Park and Goodison Park this season, with St Mary’s Stadium (home of Southampton, where we travel on 29 November) next on the hit-list.