- Manchester United prepare for Liverpool clash
- Casmemiro wins Player of the Month prize
- Bruno Fernandes set to stay
Manchester United are preparing for Sunday’s clash (3 May) against rivals Liverpool in the Premier League. A win at Old Trafford would mathematically seal Champions League qualification for next season.
The blockbuster tie of the weekend will have an unusual kickoff time of 3:30PM, instead of the usual 4:30PM slot.
Elsewhere, Casemiro‘s farewell tour continues, as the Brazilian has won the club’s Player of the Month award for April.
United Welcome Liverpool
Manchester United are looking to secure a league double over Liverpool at Old Trafford. United’s reverse-fixture victory at Anfield was sealed by a late Harry Maguire winner under former manager Ruben Amorim.
To the relief of United fans, Liverpool’s all-time top scorer in this fixture, Mo Salah, will miss the clash. Having netted 16 times against the Red Devils, the Egyptian will be denied one final derby appearance before his departure from Anfield this summer.
On the injury front, United are handed a major boost with forward Matheus Cunha set to return after missing the recent clash against Brentford. It will certainly help Michael Carrick’s side in securing a place in the Champions Leaague with a win.
Casemiro Wins Individual Award
Casemiro has scooped up the club’s Player of the Month award for April. The Brazilian won the prize ahead of captain Bruno Fernandes, securing 44% of the votes.
In addition to his defensive contributions, the midfielder had a fantastic goalscoring run in April. He scored in the defeat to Leeds United and the recent win against Brentford. It equals his tally in March and ensures that he goes out in fashionable style before he leaves the club this summer.
Captain Fernandes Set to Stay
The Times’ have reported that Bruno Fernandes is set to stay at Manchester United. The United captain was close to leaving for Saudi Arabia last summer. However, the 31-year-old was ultimately swayed by his wife, Ana, and manager Ruben Amorim’s powers of persuasion.
The news comes as a huge boost for the club as they prepare to return to the Champions League with their captain leading the side. Fernandes has been instrumental this season as a playmaker. The Portuguese midfielder is now just one assist shy of matching the single-season Premier League record of 20, held jointly by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
