Bruno Guimaraes’ stellar displays in April have earned him a nomination for the Premier League’s Player of the Month award. Three goals and an assist - combined with four victories - gives the Brazilian a solid chance of claiming the prize.
Toon supporters had to wait patiently to witness the 24-year-old’s talents after his £35million arrival in January. However, Eddie Howe has since unleashed Guimaraes to devastating effect as he is one of the most in-form players in the country.
A brace against Leicester City and a superb deft finish against Norwich cemented his status as the new cult hero on Tyneside. The latter, combined with a brace for compatriot Joelinton earlier in the game, inspired a sea of Brazilian flags in the Carrow Road away end.
