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Bruno Fernandes breaks Ruud van Nistelrooy's incredible Man Utd record

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The Man Utd skipper still trails two club legends when it comes to Premier League spot-kicks
The Man Utd skipper still trails two club legends when it comes to Premier League spot-kicks

BRUNO FERNANDES has become Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer from the penalty spot.

The Portuguese, 29, was in action against Everton in the Premier League this afternoon.

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Bruno Fernandes scored his 29th Man Utd penaltyCredit: Getty
The Portuguese is congratulated by Victor Lindelof
The Portuguese is congratulated by Victor LindelofCredit: Alamy

When Alejandro Garnacho was brought down by James Tarkowski in the box, Fernandes was gifted a golden opportunity to hand his side an 11th-minute lead.

The Red Devils skipper made no mistake from 12 yards, sending the ball low to Jordan Pickford's left.

Fernandes' successful spot-kick was his 29th for Man Utd.

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He has only missed four during his time at United, giving him an 88.9 per cent conversion rate.

Ruud van Nistelrooy previously held the record, having scored 28 penalties out of 34 attempts.

One of his six misses famously came against Arsenal in 2003, with Martin Keown subsequently jumping on him in celebration.

Fernandes had the opportunity to extend his lead later in the first half when Ben Godfrey fouled Garnacho, but deferred responsibilities to Marcus Rashford.

Despite being a different taker, Rashford provided the same outcome by slotting the spot kick beyond Pickford.

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Fernandes is now Man Utd's top penalty scorer, but he has more work to do to become their top spot kick taker in the Premier League.

He has converted 17 of 21 Prem penalties.

Wayne Rooney is ahead of him, having scored 20 out of 28.

Van Nistelrooy also has more, scoring 18 out of 22 in the top flight.

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Below Fernandes are Cristiano Ronaldo and Eric Cantona, who both scored 14 of 16 Premier League penalties.

Rashford is then next up, having scored his eighth today in 10 attempts.

Denis Irwin and Paul Pogba both scored seven apiece, although the former managed the feat in nine attempts while the latter took 11.

Robin van Persie bagged six of eight, while Louis Saha boasts a 100 per cent record with four out of four.

Also as per Opta, Garnacho became the first Man Utd star to win two penalties in the same Premier League game.

Today's game also marks the first occasion that the Red Devils have had more than one penalty scorer in a Prem match.

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Ruud van Nistelrooy was prolific from the spot
Ruud van Nistelrooy was prolific from the spotCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

United ran out 2-0 winners thanks to Fernandes and Rashford's spot-on spot kicks.

Erik ten Hag's troops are now sixth in the Premier League table, three points behind fifth-placed Tottenham.

United will be back in action next Sunday, hosting bitter rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford in their FA Cup quarter-final clash.

Etienne Fermie

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