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Manchester United women have revealed their Player of the Month for April, with Ella Toone scooping the honour for the third time this season.
As confirmed by the club’s official website, Toone pipped goalkeeper Mary Earps to the award by just three percent of the votes.
Earps’ 41% wasn’t enough to topple Toone, who has enjoyed a trio of excellent performances across the month. Maya Le Tissier finished third in the running with 15% of the votes.
It’s Toone’s fifth triumph overall after being awarded the prize back-to-back in December 2023 and January 2024.
The attacking midfielder scored her 52nd goal for the club against Leicester last weekend, a crucial late strike that proved to be the match winner on the day.
Toone’s clever turn and stunning 25 yard hit fizzed into Janina Leitzig’s top corner and secured the club’s Goal of the Month award in the process.
The strike is also up for the Goal of the Month award in the Women’s Super League, which could lead to further recognition for Ella.
It’s been a special period for United’s number 7 who became the first player to reach the 50 goal mark for the Women’s team when she claimed a brace on the final day of March against Everton.
Furthermore, Toone’s fine cross that allowed Rachel Williams to nod home the killer second in the famous FA Cup semi-final win against Chelsea helped United secure their place in second successive finals in the competition.
United will start as favourites in the showpiece occasion on May 12 against Tottenham, and Toone will no doubt have a key role to play should Mark Skinner’s men lift the trophy for the first time.
Despite a disappointing league campaign overall for the Women’s team, Toone has remained an almost ever-present throughout the season and continues to give her all for the cause.
The Cup final is surrounded by two tasty looking remaining fixtures in the WSL, against Liverpool and Chelsea, respectively.
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