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Friday 31 January 2025 10:27
January was, on the whole, a positive month for Manchester United men’s first team.
The Reds began 2025 with a tough trip to Anfield, but played well against Liverpool in a 2-2 draw. The following week, another draw against quality opposition, in Arsenal, was followed by a penalty shootout victory as we progressed to the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup.
United have won four of our subsequent five fixtures in 90 minutes, recording victories over Southampton and Fulham, in the Premier League, and Rangers and FCSB in Europe.
The only blip has been a home defeat to Brighton but all in all, progress is being made under Ruben Amorim and there have been plenty of fine performers in the first month of the new year.
We’ve narrowed the Player of the Month poll down to three Reds, so check their credentials and cast your vote below…
AMAD
The Ivorian has already claimed this prize for August and December and is bidding for a treble of triumphs.
Three was the magic number for the exciting forward in January, as he netted his first United hat-trick to spark our late turnaround win against Southampton.
Amad also turned home a late equaliser at Anfield and is currently the club’s joint-leading scorer in all competitions, alongside our next nominee…
BRUNO FERNANDES
Our talismanic captain celebrated five years with the club on 30 January and he was at his brilliant best for much of the month, scoring three times and registering one assist.
Fernandes set up Lisandro Martinez’s stunner on Merseyside and his opening goal at the Emirates Stadium the following week was arguably just as good, if not better, as his first-time effort from Alejandro Garnacho’s pass was caught superbly.
A customary well-taken penalty against Brighton was ultimately inconsequential, but the last-minute winner, scored through Rangers keeper Jack Butland’s legs, certainly wasn’t.
LISANDRO MARTINEZ
Licha is growing into his role in Amorim’s back three, effortlessly bringing the ball forward and both creating and scoring from his slot as the left-sided centre-half.
It was from such a situation that he memorably opened the scoring against Liverpool, firing the ball into the roof of the net. He also came up trumps in the shootout at Arsenal, converting his spot-kick despite suffering with cramp towards the end of extra-time.
Martinez provided the cross for Bruno’s deciding goal versus Rangers and then settled the hard-fought game at Fulham three days later, closing the month with two clean sheets too.
GOAL OF THE MONTH
Don’t forget to participate in the Goal of the Month vote too.
There are nine efforts in the running, listed below…
Martinez v Liverpool
Amad v Liverpool
Fernandes v Arsenal
Amad v Southampton (1st)
Amad v Southampton (2nd)
Fernandes v Rangers
Martinez v Fulham
Dalot v FCSB
Mainoo v FCSB
Make sure you cast your vote for both awards before Saturday, when the polls close.
We’ll announce the winners shortly after, so good luck to all involved!
Goal of the Month: January’s shortlist Video
Goal of the Month: January’s shortlist
MEN’S GOAL OF THE MONTH | Watch all of the shortlisted strikes from January and then vote for your favourite…
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