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Bruno Fernandes receives nomination for Premier League player of the month

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Bruno Fernandes receives nomination for Premier League player of the month

Summary

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is a candidate for the Premier League Player of the Month award for August. The midfielder scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in a 5-2 win against Ipswich Town last weekend to earn the nomination. This recognition follows his Premier League record-breaking season last year, where he registered 21 assists. If he wins this award, he will tie the record of seven career monthly honors currently shared by Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero, and Mohamed Salah. Fernandes faces competition from several players, including Manchester City's Rayan Cherki and Chelsea's Cole Palmer. The United captain is currently leading the league in goalscoring after two matches.

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By the Numbers

•Bruno Fernandes is nominated for his seventh career Premier League Player of the Month award.
•The Manchester United captain scored three goals against Ipswich Town last weekend.
•He currently leads the Premier League in scoring after the first two matches of the season.
•He competes against nominees including Cole Palmer, Rayan Cherki, and Riccardo Calafiori.
•Fernandes previously set the Premier League record for most assists in a single season.

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1Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is on the threshold of history once again. The Portuguese maestro wrote his name in the record books last season, after breaking the record for the most assi...
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