Bruno Fernandes has inspired Manchester United’s resurgence under Michael Carrick and is closing in on the Premier League’s remarkable record.
Bruno Fernandes named Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year (Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Bruno Fernandes has been named Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year.
And Bunny Shaw completed Manchester’s double with a landslide victory, with her goal helping Manchester City win their first Women’s Super League title in 10 years.
Manchester United captain Fernandes is enjoying the best season of his life and won the award with 45 per cent of the votes. Fernandes and Arsenal’s Declan Rice dominated the men’s vote, but United’s assist king ultimately won by 28 votes.
Portuguese star Fernandes has provided 19 assists in the Premier League this season and is on pace to beat Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, who jointly hold the record for 20 assists in a single season, with three games remaining.
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United climbed up the Premier League table thanks to Fernandes’ top performance, and thanks to the captain’s excellent performance, United qualified for next season’s Champions League. Interestingly, Fernandes was the only Manchester United player to register to vote, making him the club’s first player to win this prestigious award since Wayne Rooney in 2010.
Rice finished second, with Bukayo Saka, David Raya and Gabriel all receiving votes from FWA’s more than 900 members. Manchester City’s top scorer Erling Haaland finished third and is expected to win the Premier League’s Golden Boot award.
City striker Shaw has won the award for the second time thanks to an incredible goal rush that also saw him top the WSL goal charts. She also had a fantastic season, helping City win their first WSL title in 10 years following years of Chelsea domination.
Last year’s winner, Arsenal’s Alessia Russo, came in second place, while Chelsea star Lauren James came in third.
Manchester City striker Bunny Shaw has won the award for the second time (Image: Molly Darlington/WSL Football)
FWA chairman John Cross, chief football writer for the Daily Mirror, said: “Both players have had a huge impact on the team’s performance this season. They are also great role models and role models in the game.”
“Bruno is on track to break records and has excited us with her skills. Bunny is a truly deserving winner. She is a great person and an outstanding choice and player.”
Winners will receive their awards at a prestigious dinner in London on May 19th.
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