Did Bruno’s Corner Really Count as an Assist? Ex-PGMOL Chief Speaks Out
A former PGMOL general manager has disputed the claim that Bruno Fernandes earned his record 21st Premier League assist. Keith Hackett argued that Fernandes’ whipped corner should not count after Patrick Dorgu’s header struck the post and ricocheted off Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen. Many believe the final touch by the goalkeeper should make it an own goal, not an assist. The Premier League review panel disagreed and confirmed that Dorgu’s header was on target before the deflection. Fernandes now officially holds the single-season assist record with 21, surpassing Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
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