Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has netted a prestigious award following his stunning display in last weekend’s 3-2 victory over Fulham.
Casemiro dazzles
Casemiro produced a man-of-the-match performance as United secured a dramatic late win to keep themselves within the guaranteed Champions League places.
He broke the deadlock in the 19th minute as he headed home a sublime delivery from Bruno Fernandes.
The Brazilian turned provider moments after the break, executing a breathtaking no-look pass to Matheus Cunha, who smashed the ball into the back of the net from a tight angle.
A Raul Jimenez penalty and Kevin’s screamer threatened to spoil the party for United, but Benjamin Sesko came on from the bench to deliver the final, decisive blow.
Sesko pounced on Fernandes’ driven cross, pivoting in one motion to fire a shot past a rooted Bernd Leno.
Beyond his goal and assist, Casemiro won five of the seven ground duels he delved into and won all his challenges in the air. He also made three clearances and as many recoveries.
Statistic Value
Def. contributions 7
Tackles (won) 3 (1)
Interceptions 1
Clearances 3
Blocked shots 0
Recoveries 3
Ground duels (won) 7 (5)
Aerial duels (won) 2 (2)
Touches 52
Dribbles (successful) 1 (1)
Was fouled 1
Possession lost 8
Total carrying distance 75 m
Carries 10
Total progression 17.9 m
(Stats obtained from Sofascore)
Now, the Premier League have announced that Casemiro has scooped the Player of the Matchweek award.
Casemiro wins prize
Casemiro has bagged the accolade after garnering 51 per cent of the fan vote in Matchweek 24.
His closest competitor was Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike, who got 17 per cent. Other contesters were Joao Pedro (seven per cent), Xavi Simons (three per cent), plus Habib Diarra and Caoimhin Kelleher (both two per cent).
This is the ninth time a United player has been awarded the Player of the Matchweek award and the fourth consecutive time after Sesko (MW 21), Fernandes (MW 22) and Patrick Dorgu (MW 23).
Casemiro was also named in Alan Shearer’s Premier League Team of the Week.
On why he selected Casemiro, Shearer wrote, “Scored the opener and assisted Matheus Cunha with a no-look pass.”
Casemiro and his teammates are next in action on Saturday when they take on Tottenham Hotspur in the early kick-off.
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