• Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes is the Premier League’s reigning player of the month – for February. Reuters.
    Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes is the Premier League’s reigning player of the month – for February. Reuters.
  • Bruno Fernandes in action against Everton in March. Getty Images
    Bruno Fernandes in action against Everton in March. Getty Images
  • Bruno Fernandes and other Manchester United players celebrate with Odion Ighalo after his goal against LASK in the Europa League. Getty Images
    Bruno Fernandes and other Manchester United players celebrate with Odion Ighalo after his goal against LASK in the Europa League. Getty Images
  • Bruno Fernandes was prolific for Sporting Lisbon, scoring 64 times in less than three seasons before joining United. Reuters
    Bruno Fernandes was prolific for Sporting Lisbon, scoring 64 times in less than three seasons before joining United. Reuters
  • Bruno Fernandes takes part in training ahead of the Europa League match against LASK. Reuters
    Bruno Fernandes takes part in training ahead of the Europa League match against LASK. Reuters
  • Bruno Fernandes celebrates with Anthony Martial during the Manchester derby. EPA
    Bruno Fernandes celebrates with Anthony Martial during the Manchester derby. EPA
  • Bruno Fernandes in action during the Manchester derby. Getty Images
    Bruno Fernandes in action during the Manchester derby. Getty Images
  • Bruno Fernandes runs off in celebration after scoring against Everton. Getty Images
    Bruno Fernandes runs off in celebration after scoring against Everton. Getty Images
  • Bruno Fernandes celebrates with Fred after scoring against Everton. Getty Images
    Bruno Fernandes celebrates with Fred after scoring against Everton. Getty Images
  • Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring against Everton. EPA
    Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring against Everton. EPA
  • Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring against Everton. EPA
    Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring against Everton. EPA
  • Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes in action against Everton. Reuters
    Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes in action against Everton. Reuters
  • Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring against Everton. AP Photo
    Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring against Everton. AP Photo
  • Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring against Everton. Reuters
    Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring against Everton. Reuters

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes named Premier League player of the month for February


Steve Luckings
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Bruno Fernandes capped a stellar month by being named the Premier League best player for February.

Manchester United's new midfield recruit joined for an initial fee of €55 million (Dh226m) in January from Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon and has thrived in the playmaker role, winning over the fans to also be named the club's player of the month.

As well as emerging as United's creator-in-chief, Fernandes, 25, has also bagged two goals - against Watford and Everton - and three assists in the league since his debut last month, helping the club beat top four opponents Chelsea and Manchester City in the process.

"Since I was a kid it was a dream to play for Man United, and to be there at Old Trafford is the biggest dream of my career," Fernandes said told the Premier League's website.

"When you come to a new club you always want to score, and the first goal is special. It doesn't matter how the goal is scored, but important is the goal's worth. I'm happy with my start but from now I need to give more to be better."

United are unbeaten since Fernandes' debut in the goalless draw against Wolves on February 1. The Portuguese schemer has given their Champions League qualification hopes a shot in the arm by moving up to fifth in the standings, three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.

However, the Premier League has been suspended until April 4 due to the coronavirus pandemic which has been responsible for an unprecedented shutdown of world sport.