Bruno Fernandes joined a short list of legendary figures after netting his 100th goal for Manchester United against Chelsea on Saturday evening, becoming just the third midfielder in the club’s illustrious history to hit a century.
Paul Scholes, who amassed 155 goals, and second all-time top scorer with 249, Sir Bobby Charlton, both had the benefit of spending their entire senior careers at Old Trafford. Fernandes, by comparison signed for the club as a 25-year-old after racking up 83 career goals across spells at Sporting CP, Udinese, Sampdoria and Novara.
To be mentioned in the same breath as Scholes and Charlton is an honour afforded to few Manchester United players, particularly among the current crop of underperforming figures. And while Fernandes acknowledged the significance of his achievement, he was more focused on the three crucial Premier League points it helped his side earn this weekend.
