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.

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The Premier League has unveiled its nominees for the Player of the Month award for November, featuring standout performances from various players.

Harry Maguire, who was instrumental in Manchester United’s defensive solidity with three clean-sheet victories, is among the nominees. Raheem Sterling, who is displaying attacking prowess with goals against Manchester City and a stunning free-kick against Newcastle, is also in contention.

The list includes Jeremy Doku from Manchester City, who contributed four assists in a commanding win over Bournemouth. Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon, who scored crucial goals against Arsenal and Chelsea, is another nominee.

Thomas Kaminski, the goalkeeper for Luton, made a notable 15 saves in November, earning him a spot on the shortlist. Marcus Tavernier from Bournemouth concludes the nominations, having scored two goals in a 3-1 victory over Sheffield United.

These players showcased outstanding performances in November, contributing significantly to their respective teams, and the award will recognize their exceptional contributions.

Who is your @EASPORTSFC Player of the Month? 🤩

🩵 @JeremyDoku
⚫️ @anthonygordon
👒 @kaminski26
🔴 @HarryMaguire93
🔵 @sterling7
🍒 @_MarcusTavv#PLAwards | 🗳️ Vote: https://t.co/JWNOcCOKJm pic.twitter.com/uapR6HvFxY

— Premier League (@premierleague) November 30, 2023

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Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has disclosed that two of the most important things he has learned since joining the club is staying “calm” and “not losing the ball”.

After Doku completed a £55.5 million transfer from Rennes, Riyad Mahrez was sold to Al Ahli in late July. Doku then joined the team shortly thereafter. Three days after his arrival, the 21-year-old Belgian was an inactive substitute for the late victory over Sheffield United but has since started back-to-back games.

Doku started on the right and played the full 90 minutes as City defeated Fulham 5-1, while on the left he scored his first goal for the team in the win over West Ham on Saturday.

Playing for Pep Guardiola has already been a learning experience for Doku, and two important ideas have been instilled in him. Recently, Erling Haaland said that Pep Guardiola can be “brutal” and not always enjoyable.

“From the [Fulham] game, I learned that you have to be calm. The massive thing is to not lose the ball…I can still improve on that,” Doku explained, via Manchester Evening News.

“It’s about being calm on the ball and having confidence and I want to keep improving on that but [against West Ham] was a success. It’s a pleasure [playing with new teammates]. I like to play with them of course. On TV, they are very good. But in real life, they are even better.”

The 2023–24 Champions League group stage will soon begin, with Red Star Belgrade travelling to Manchester for Tuesday night’s opening match.

Because of his time at Rennes, Doku already possesses the Champions League. He was only 18 years old at the time, yet he made four starts in the French club’s catastrophic group stage, which saw them finish last with only one point from six games.

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