The Portugal international contributed a goal and two assists as the Red Devils overpowered Leicester City 3-0 on Sunday evening.
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In the process, he joined the respected ranks that had five Manchester United greats.
Others to have achieved at least 50 English elite division assists include Ryan Giggs (162), Wayne Rooney (93), David Beckham (80), Paul Scholes (55) and Eric Cantona (51).
Even at the win, Ruben Amorim's men ocuppy the 13th position in the league table having accrued 37 points from 29 outings so far.