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Man Utd stars battle for Player of the Month
27 May
Summary
- Three players shortlisted for May Player of the Month award.
- Michael Carrick's arrival sparked a season turnaround for Man Utd.
- Kobbie Mainoo earned a spot in England's World Cup squad.
Manchester United has announced that Matheus Cunha, Kobbie Mainoo, and Bruno Fernandes are the finalists for the Player of the Month award for May 2026. This follows a strong end to the 2025/26 season, which saw a significant turnaround after Michael Carrick took over as manager.
Under Carrick, the team achieved a commendable record, culminating in securing Champions League qualification with a notable victory over Liverpool. May saw United record several wins, including against Brighton and Nottingham Forest, with the nominated players featuring prominently.
Cunha scored key goals, though one against Forest was controversial. Fernandes provided assists and reached 30 goal contributions for the season. Mainoo, a consistent presence, also netted the winning goal against Liverpool and earned a place in England's World Cup squad, capping a superb personal campaign.
