Owen Hargreaves Backs Bruno Fernandes for Premier League Player of the Season
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has put forth a surprising nomination for the Player of the Season in the Premier League, endorsing Bruno Fernandes for the prestigious honor.
Even as Manchester United has faced yet another challenging season, with Michael Carrick stepping in as manager in January, the Portuguese captain has demonstrated remarkable consistency on the field.
In a recent discussion, Hargreaves was asked if Fernandes should be a top contender for the individual accolade, given his performance this season.
The ex-United star confidently placed Fernandes above other attacking talents in the league.
Hargreaves: Fernandes Could Win if Arsenal Fall Short
Hargreaves acknowledged that the outcome of the Premier League title race, currently led by Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, will significantly influence the voting process.
However, he emphasized that when it comes to offensive contributions, Fernandes is unrivaled.
When probed about Fernandes’s worthiness for the Premier League Player of the Season award, Hargreaves expressed to TNT Sports:
“He’s certainly up there. At the moment, I consider him the top player in the Premier League based on his ability to create and assist.”
“Should Arsenal claim the title, then either Gabriel or Declan Rice may take the honors. Gabriel has excelled defensively this season. If Arsenal wins, I think it will be one of those two. Otherwise, Bruno absolutely deserves to win.”
“Right now he’s probably the best player in the Premier League,”
Owen Hargreaves on whether Bruno Fernandes deserves to win the PL Player of the Year award this season
Bruno Fernandes Shatters Records Despite Team Challenges
The statistics validate Hargreaves’s acclaim. Despite United currently holding third place and navigating through a managerial shift, Fernandes has been a statistical powerhouse.
So far this season, he has accumulated 16 assists and 8 goals across 28 Premier League matches.
His recent performances have seen him break David Beckham’s record at United for the most assists in a single Premier League season, which stood at 15.
With eight matches remaining, Fernandes is closing in on the Premier League record of 20 assists, jointly held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
Having generated over 100 chances this season, he is making a compelling argument for being recognized as the top player in the league, irrespective of where United finishes at the end of the season.
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