Bruno Fernandes Named Man Utd’s Player of the Matchweek

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Bruno Fernandes Named Man Utd’s Player of the Matchweek

Bruno Fernandes, the Portuguese midfielder for Manchester United, has been named Player of the Matchweek for Matchweek 15 in the Premier League. This recognition marks his second time receiving this accolade this season, following his earlier win in Matchweek 13.

Standout Performance Against Wolverhampton

Fernandes played a crucial role in Manchester United’s impressive 4-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. He scored two goals and provided an assist, helping his team climb to sixth place in the league, just one point shy of the top four.

  • Opened the scoring with a close-range goal in the first half.
  • Assisted Mason Mount’s goal, which was the third for Manchester United.
  • Concluded his performance by converting a penalty.

This performance brought his total for the season to ten goals and assists combined in the Premier League.

Fan Voting Results

In the fan poll for Matchweek 15, Fernandes garnered 50% of the votes. His nearest competitor, Rayan Cherki from Manchester City, received 14% of the vote.

Other Nominees

The remaining nominees and their respective vote percentages were:

  • Anton Stach – 10%
  • Phil Foden – 9%
  • Xavi Simons – 7%
  • Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 6%
  • Boubacar Kamara – 3%
  • Adam Wharton – 1%

Previous Matchweek Winners

Fernandes’ recognition as Player of the Matchweek adds to a noteworthy list of recent winners:

Matchweek Player Club
MW15 Bruno Fernandes Manchester United
MW14 Gabriel Gudmundsson Leeds
MW13 Bruno Fernandes Manchester United
MW12 Eberechi Eze Arsenal
MW11 Jeremy Doku Manchester City
MW10 Moises Caicedo Chelsea

As the season progresses, Fernandes continues to showcase his exceptional talent, solidifying his position as a key player for Manchester United.