EPL award: Fernandes equals Ronaldo's record at Man United
chuks oti
Jul 10, 2020
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes won the Premier League player of the month for June.
READ ALSO: Eddie Howe Under Pressure as Newcastle Face Summer Exodus and Uncertain Future
He also won the award in May.
READ ALSO: BREAKING: Court Orders End To Emefiele's Detention, Grants Him Bail | READ DETAILS
With this, Bruno has equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's 14-year record of being the only United player to emerge POTM for two months in succession.
READ ALSO: Delta 2023: Ijaw Group Endorses Kenneth Gbagi
Bruno beat off competition from team-mate Anthony Martial, as well as Danny Ings (Southampton), Conor Coady, Raul Jimenez (both Wolves) and Allain Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United), to come out on top of the voting.
He also won the Premier League's Goal of the Month, for his outstanding effort on the break at Brighton and Hove Albion.
READ ALSO: Sandro Tonali will choose Manchester United if they secure Champions League football
"The Portugal international has been an instant hit at Old Trafford and has now earned the Premier League's Player of the Month for June.
READ ALSO: Ukpai Agwu Ukpai: Ikpeazu's Deputy Chief Of Staff Dead, Governor In Shock
"The last Manchester United star to win the award for two months in succession was Bruno's friend and compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, who took it home in November and December of 2006," Manchester United said while announcing Fernandes' award on its website on Friday.
READ ALSO: My income unchanged whether 1 or 100,000 vehicles pass Toll gate - Tinubu lashes out
Fernandes's superb form has continued this month as he scored against Bournemouth and then again, from the spot, in the 3-0 win at Aston Villa on Thursday night, and also supplied the assist from a corner for Paul Pogba's strike.
READ ALSO: Chelsea finances: Blues announce biggest pre-tax loss of any club in Premier League history
He won our Player of the Month prize for June and looks set to be a strong contender again in a few weeks' time as he bids to win it for the fourth time in a row.
READ ALSO: Kuje Correctional Centre Attack: DCP Abba Kyari, Dariye, Nyame 'Missing'- Read Details
Credits
Related Stories
David Raya is the best goalkeeper in the world, says Arsenal team-mate Kai Havertz after Sporting heroics
Sandro Tonali will choose Manchester United if they secure Champions League football
Chelsea finances: Blues announce biggest pre-tax loss of any club in Premier League history
Who has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Who do England and Scotland play? Could Lionel Messi face Cristiano Ronaldo?
Eddie Howe Under Pressure as Newcastle Face Summer Exodus and Uncertain Future
Roberto De Zerbi: Tottenham in talks with ex-Brighton boss about taking over as head coach
""
— chuks oti