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Will Castle

Declan Rice misses out on Premier League Player of the Season award as midfield rival wins title

Declan Rice EPL Bruno Fernandes Manchester United
  • Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League Player of the Season, triumphing over title-winner Declan Rice for the prestigious individual award.
  • The Manchester United midfielder equalled the Premier League assist record of 20, a feat previously achieved by Arsenal's Thierry Henry and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne.
  • Fernandes also scored eight Premier League goals, contributing to a total of 28 goal involvements across 37 matches, which helped guide United to Champions League qualification.
  • His consistently strong performances were pivotal during Manchester United's resurgence under Michael Carrick, who is set to remain as the permanent manager.
  • This latest honour follows Fernandes also being named the Football Writers' Association's men's footballer of the year, making him the first United player since Wayne Rooney in 2010 to receive that accolade.

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Bruno Fernandes beats Declan Rice to Premier League player of the season

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