Bruno Fernandes has matched an impressive Erling Haaland record right before the Manchester derby

Bruno Fernandes has equalled Erling Haaland right before the clash between Manchester United and Manchester City.

The Premier League sides will go to battle in a monstrous fixture at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Bruno Fernandes has the same combined number of goals and assists as Erling Haaland since Michael Carrick took over

In recent times, Bruno Fernandes has looked nothing short of sensational, with the Portuguese star delivering many a memorable moment for Manchester United fans.

Last night, Fernandes scored against Sabah in the Champions League, in a match that served as Michael Carrick’s first in the competition as the club’s coach.

The finish put the captain on the same number of combined goals and assists as Erling Haaland since the United gaffer took on the role.

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Since January 17, both players have amassed a tally of 22. Fernandes has scored eight times and produced 14 assists, while the Norwegian has hit the back of the net on 17 occasions and provided 5 assists.

Their figures are the highest in the Premier League. However, one could pull ahead of the other in the Manchester derby this weekend.

Currently, City top the table, with United sitting in a disappointing 11th place. However, having delivered last night, Benjamin Sesko believes the result has given his team some much-needed self-belief, telling TNT Sports: “The confidence boost is big, and now we have to recover and focus on the derby.”