Manchester: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has further cemented his place in football history by equaling Cristiano Ronaldo's record for Premier League goal involvements.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Fernandes delivered a standout performance against Brentford, matching a long-standing achievement by Robin van Persie and moving closer to an all-time Premier League record.

The Portuguese midfielder reached a significant milestone by leveling with club legend Ronaldo for total goal involvements in the Premier League. During United's 2-1 win over Brentford, Fernandes provided a crucial assist for Benjamin Sesko, doubling the team's lead. This assist marked Fernandes' 140th goal involvement in the league, achieved in 11 fewer matches than Ronaldo, who accumulated his stats across two spells at Manchester United.

Fernandes' record illustrates his dual role as both a scorer and a playmaker, with an equal tally of 70 goals and 70 assists. In contrast, Ronaldo's 140 Premier League contributions were more focused on goals, consisting of 103 goals and 37 assists.

Moreover, Fernandes has joined an elite group for his consistency. He has become the first Manchester United player to score or assist in seven or more consecutive Premier League games since Van Persie achieved a ten-game streak between November 2012 and January 2013.

At Old Trafford, Fernandes has proven to be a vital player, now being the third United player to score or assist in eight or more consecutive home Premier League appearances. He follows Ronaldo's ten-game streak in 2008 and Wayne Rooney's eight-game run in 2010.

Fernandes' impressive home form has elevated him to the top of individual charts this season, as he is on track to win the Golden Playmaker award with 19 assists. He leads by nine assists over his closest rivals, Manchester City's Rayan Cherki and West Ham's Jarrod Bowen, each with ten assists.