Bruno Fernandes admits the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award is a 'special trophy' but the Manchester United midfielder is more concerned with fulfilling on-pitch objectives.
A two-time winner of the award, Fernandes is among the favourites to win the voting again this season and become just the third player to do so three times, with Cristiano Ronaldo and David De Gea each earning the trophy on four occasions. Top goalscorer Marcus Rashford is also in contention, with his 29 goals almost three times anyone else at the club.
United still have four games left of the season, however, and Erik ten Hag's side have plenty left to achieve between now and June. The Reds will likely need to win two of their final three Premier League games to secure a top-four finish before meeting Manchester City at Wembley for an FA Cup final on June 3.
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And while Fernandes is hoping to be crowned Player of the Year for a third season. the Portuguese international maintains that finishing the season strongly is his main focus.
“You know, it's a special trophy,” Bruno told United's club media team. “I have two at home, that I'm very proud to have, and it's a trophy that is different and it's really nice.
“The competition is high because we play for Manchester United. So, you know, there's a lot of players that want it and did a lot during this season to deserve that trophy.
“But I'm more worried about now, to get in the top four and the big trophy that we have until the end of the season, that is the FA Cup.
“Whoever takes it [the Sir Matt Busby trophy], it will be well deserved because I think we had many players who had a great season, so I think the fans will vote for the one they think had the better season [and were] doing it all year.”
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