The skipper was presented with a framed shirt commemorating the occasion by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe before kick-off and he remained centre stage even after referee Peter Bankes had got the game under way.
Our no.8 lashed the Reds into an early lead against Leicester, after graft and then guile from Amad had left the Portuguese midfielder with space and time on the corner of the Foxes area.
It was Bruno’s 83rd goal for the club, and one that took him clear of an all-time United great.
Fernandes has now moved past the legendary Eric Cantona, who netted 82 times during 185 outings for us, between 1992 and 1997.