Fernandes Matches Rooney with His Fifth Player of the Month Award
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Synopsis
Bruno Fernandes has won the Player of the Month award for March, marking his fifth time receiving this honor while contributing significantly to Manchester United's unbeaten run.
Key Takeaways
- Bruno Fernandes named Player of the Month for March.
- Involved in all four goals for Manchester United.
- First Player of the Month award in five years.
- Achieved 50 Premier League assists.
- Now joint-third in all-time Premier League winners.
London, April 4 (NationPress) Bruno Fernandes has earned the prestigious title of Player of the Month for March after an outstanding performance for Manchester United.
The Portuguese midfielder played a crucial role in all four goals, contributing to an unbeaten streak for United in March. He kicked off the month with a remarkable free-kick goal that secured a 1-1 draw against second-placed Arsenal. He then provided two assists—bringing his total to 50 Premier League assists—and netted another goal in a commanding 3-0 win over Leicester City.
This marks the fifth time Fernandes has received the Player of the Month honor, although it is his first in five years. His previous four awards were all won in 2020, specifically in February, June, November, and December.
In addition to this accolade, Fernandes has also claimed three Goal of the Month awards, totaling eight monthly honors since he joined the Red Devils from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020.
With this latest recognition, Fernandes now joins Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie in third place on the all-time Premier League winners list, trailing only Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero, and Mohamed Salah, who have each won seven awards.
Fernandes topped a shortlist of six candidates after votes from the public were combined with those of a panel of football experts.
He is also in contention for a March awards double, as his goal against Leicester is nominated for Goal of the Month, while United's head coach Ruben Amorim is in the running for Manager of the Month.
