The captain has hit top form and, even disregarding his effort in the Emirates FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City, Opta's stats show just how productive he has been, when compared to our previous years in the competition.

Indeed, the last Red to notch as many goals was Robin van Persie, back in the title-winning 2012/13 campaign when, boosted by a hat-trick against Aston Villa to clinch top spot, the Dutchman also managed six strikes in the month of April.

The most recorded in the Premier League for the club across a single month is seven. This was a feat achieved by Cristiano Ronaldo (twice -  in 2007 and 2008) and prolific marksman Ruud van Nistelrooy, in 2001.

When you consider Fernandes is a midfielder, it makes his achievement even more notable and it was just a shame he could not round it off with a goal in the 1-1 draw against Burnley.

There is far more to the no.8's game than finding the net and it is hoped he can win his race against time to be fit to face Crystal Palace on Monday night (20:00 BST kick-off).

MOST PREMIER LEAGUE GOALS IN A MONTH

April 2024: Bruno Fernandes - 6.
April 2013: Robin van Persie - 6.
December 2011: Dimitar Berbatov - 6.
January 2010: Wayne Rooney - 6.
January 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo - 6.
December 2007: Cristiano Ronaldo - 7.
December 2006: Cristiano Ronaldo - 7.
April 2003: Ruud van Nistelrooy - 6.
April 2003: Paul Scholes - 6.
December 2001: Ruud van Nistelrooy - 7.
March 2000: Dwight Yorke - 6.