Video: Manchester United end season with 3-0 win over Brighton as Fernandes sets assist record

Abdullateef Fowewe

Manchester United closed the 2025/26 campaign on a high as they beat Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, a result that capped a positive run of form and left fans upbeat about the squad’s direction under caretaker manager Michael Carrick.

Young full-back who converted to winger Patrick Dorgu opened the scoring in the first half with a composed finish that sent the home crowd into raptures, before Bryan Mbeumo doubled the advantage midway through the second period.

Bruno Fernandes added gloss to the victory late on when he converted from the edge of the box to make it 3-0.

Fernandes’ contribution went beyond his goal.

The Portugal international set up several chances and recorded his 21st assist of the season — a new Premier League single‑season assists record — to cap a campaign of exceptional creativity.

United supporters overwhelmingly voted Fernandes their Man of the Match following the final whistle.

The emphatic win and standout displays from Fernandes and the promising Dorgu offered encouragement to United’s fanbase.

Many supporters cited the result as evidence of tangible progress under Carrick, who will now prepare the squad for the summer and next season with momentum and renewed optimism.