&Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League’s Player of the Month for March, while Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has claimed the Manager of the Month accolade for the same period.
Despite a shorter month due to the international break, March proved to be a fruitful period for Manchester United, who remained undefeated in their two Premier League fixtures against Arsenal and Leicester City. Fernandes was instrumental in their success, contributing to all four of the goals scored by the Red Devils during these matches. The Portuguese playmaker netted two goals and provided two assists, taking his total Premier League assists to an impressive 50.
This prestigious award marks Fernandes’ fifth Player of the Month title, elevating him into esteemed company within the league’s history. He now shares the third spot for the most awards won alongside legendary figures such as Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie.
The all-time list for the award is currently topped by Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero, and Mohamed Salah, who have each won it seven times. Following closely behind are Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo with six awards apiece.
On the managerial front, Nuno Espirito Santo has secured his third Premier League Manager of the Month award of the season, underscoring the significant impact he has had at Nottingham Forest.
Under his guidance, Nottingham Forest are staging a remarkable push towards potential Champions League qualification. Their standout performances in March included a notable 1-0 victory over reigning champions Manchester City, followed by a convincing win against relegation-threatened Ipswich Town.
This latest recognition brings Nuno Espirito Santo’s total Manager of the Month awards to seven in his career, placing him sixth in the all-time rankings alongside Mikel Arteta and Rafa Benitez. Only a select few managers, including Arteta (2022/23), Pep Guardiola (2017/18), and Jurgen Klopp (2019/20), have achieved the remarkable feat of winning the award four times in a single season, with Klopp even managing five.
The awards for Fernandes and Santo highlight the standout individual and managerial performances within the Premier League during the month of March. March.
