It’s official: Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League Player of the Matchweek for Matchweek 28! Following his masterclass in Manchester United’s 2–1 comeback win over Crystal Palace on Sunday, March 1, 2026, the Captain has now claimed this award a staggering four times this season—more than any other player inthe league.
Bruno dominated the fan vote with 54%, comfortably beating out Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike (25%) after a performance that wasn't just about the points, but about the history books.
A Weekend for the History Books
While the award is fantastic, the statistics behind his performance against Palace are legendary:
The 100/100 Club: Bruno officially became only the third player in Manchester United history to reach 100 goals and 100 assists, joining the immortal duo of Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney.
Better than Beckham: He has now scored and assisted in 18 different Premier League matches, overtaking David Beckham (17). He trails only Rooney (35) and Giggs (22) in this category.
Creator-in-Chief: Bruno has now created 13 assists this season, putting him in the driver's seat for the Playmaker of the Season award. He is also 31 chances created ahead of his nearest rival, Declan Rice.
The Verdict: Bruno is playing with a level of freedom and clinical precision we haven't seen since his first 18 months at the club. With a massive trip to St. James' Park on Wednesday, United will be leaning on their four-time Matchweek winner to keep the momentum alive.