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Harry Maguire silences his critics by winning his first ever Premier League Player of the Month award after helping Man United to three wins and three clean sheets in November.
Harry Maguire has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for November. The Manchester United defender played a crucial role in the team’s success during the month, featuring in all three league matches that resulted in three victories without conceding a goal.
This recognition marks a remarkable turnaround for the 30-year-old player. Despite facing challenges such as losing the captaincy and appearing likely to leave Old Trafford in the summer, Maguire has successfully reclaimed his spot in Erik Ten Hag’s starting XI.
In the voting process, the England international surpassed competition from notable players like Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku, Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon, Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier, and Luton Town’s Thomas Kaminski.
Three matches, three wins, three clean sheets 🪄@HarryMaguire93 is November's @EASPORTSFC Player of the Month 🏆@ManUtd | #PLAwards pic.twitter.com/y6AxRrgGLW
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 8, 2023
Expressing his gratitude, Maguire thanked his teammates, the staff at Old Trafford, and the fans for their support as he received the award for the first time in his career.
‘Couldn’t of done it without my team mates, the staff and you fans.’ Maguire wrote in a post on Instagram. ‘Your love and support doesn’t go unnoticed; I appreciate it.’
Premier League Player of the Month 😍 Couldn’t have done it without my team mates, the staff and you fans. Your love and support doesn’t go unnoticed, I appreciate it ❤️ @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/hNU3GX3PMY
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) December 8, 2023
The subdued response to the inclusion of the former Leicester defender in both club and national team lineups is a testament to Harry Maguire’s significantly improved form in recent weeks.
Maguire has emerged as one of Erik Ten Hag’s most reliable players during a perplexing run for Manchester United. The team has simultaneously become the Premier League’s most in-form squad while flirting with the possibility of an early exit from the Champions League group stage.
Manchester United’s recent performance highlights a run of five victories in seven Premier League games, positioning them in sixth place, level on points with Tottenham and trailing Manchester City by only three points. Maguire’s consistent and dependable contributions have played a crucial role in the team’s resurgence.