OFFICIAL: Bruno Fernandes wins 2020/21 Man Utd Men's Player of the Year award

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Bruno Fernandes wins 2020/21 Man Utd Men's Player of the Year award

Bruno Fernandes has followed in the footsteps of Manchester United greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Ruud van Nistelrooy after being voted Player of the Year for a second straight season. The Portugal international became only the fifth player in United history to win the club's annual award in consecutive campaigns.

Fernandes claimed the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award after receiving an overwhelming 63% of the votes cast by supporters. Luke Shaw came in second place on 21% with Edinson Cavani third on 6%.

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Fernandes edged out Anthony Martial to last year's award despite only signing for United in the January window, having made a huge immediate impact. The 26-year-old is only the fifth player in club history to win the accolade in back-to-back years after Cristiano RonaldoVan NistelrooyDavid de Gea and Roy KeaneFernandes and Van Nistelrooy are the only players to do it in their first two seasons with the club.

There was recognition for Shaw, though, as he was voted Players' Player of the Year, an award which went to Martial last time around. Fernandes came out on top in another award, Goal of the Season, for his sublime chip against Everton in February. That was one of 28 goals he has scored in all competitions so far this season, while he has also added 17 assists in a fine individual campaign. Eighteen of his goals and 11 of the assists have come in 36 Premier League appearances, having featured in every top-flight game for United

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