Fernandes joins Rooney with fifth Player of the Month award

IANS April 4, 2025 217 views

Bruno Fernandes has once again proven his exceptional talent by winning the Premier League Player of the Month award for March. The Portuguese midfielder's outstanding performances included a crucial free-kick against Arsenal and influential contributions in United's 3-0 victory at Leicester City. By securing his fifth Player of the Month accolade, Fernandes has now matched Wayne Rooney's record in an impressive personal achievement. His consistent brilliance continues to be a cornerstone of Manchester United's success since joining the club in 2020.

"A remarkable achievement highlighting my consistent impact for Manchester United" - Bruno Fernandes (Implied)
London, April 4: Bruno Fernandes has been named the Player of the Month for March following a stellar month for Manchester United.

Key Points

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Scored spectacular free-kick in Arsenal draw

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Registered two assists at Leicester

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Reached 50 Premier League assists milestone

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Fifth Player of Month award in career

Portuguese midfielder Fernandes was involved in all four goals as United enjoyed an unbeaten record in March. He started the month with a sensational free-kick goal as the Red Devils held second-placed Arsenal to a 1-1 draw. He followed up with two assists - taking him to 50 Premier League assists in total - and another goal in a 3-0 victory at Leicester City.

It is the fifth occasion Fernandes has won the Player of the Month accolade but the first time in five years, having claimed all four of his previous awards in 2020, when he was honoured in February, June, November and December.

Fernandes has also won three Goal of the Month awards, meaning that he has now won eight monthly accolades since joining the Red Devils in January 2020 from Sporting Lisbon.

Fernandes' latest success moves him joint-third in the all-time Premier League list of winners alongside Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie and two behind Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero and Mohamed Salah, who each have seven.

Fernandes topped a six-man shortlist after the public's votes were combined with those of a panel of football experts.

He will be hoping to claim a March awards double, given his goal against Leicester from last month is shortlisted for the Goal of the Month award while United head coach Ruben Amorim is in the running for the Manager of the Month award.

Reader Comments

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Marcus T.
Bruno is absolutely world class! That free kick against Arsenal was 🔥. So glad he's getting recognition again after a couple quiet years. Captain material!
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Sarah L.
While I'm happy for Bruno, I do think the award could have gone to someone else this month. His stats are impressive but United didn't face the toughest opponents in March. Just my opinion!
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Jamie K.
50 PL assists is no joke! People forget how consistent he's been since joining. That 2020 run was insane but he's still delivering year after year.
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Tom P.
That goal against Leicester better win Goal of the Month too! The technique was perfect. Bruno's back to his best 👏
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Anita R.
As a Sporting fan, I'm so proud to see Bruno thriving in the Premier League. We always knew he was special. Hope he gets more trophies with United!
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Derek W.
Joint-third with Rooney and RVP? That's elite company right there. Says everything about his quality. Now if only United could build a proper team around him...

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