‘Phenomenal’ Manchester United star named true player of the month

October was undoubtedly a memorable month for Manchester United, with Ruben Amorim enjoying his best month in charge since taking over 12 months ago.

His Red Devils team won all three of their Premier League games, defeating defending champions Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in less than a decade.

As a result, Amorim was awarded the Premier League Manager of the Month award, making it the 40-year-old’s first trophy at Old Trafford.

Results like these propelled the club into the English top flight for the 2025/26 season, with the first team finally heading in the right direction after understanding the 3-4-2-1 system.

While the team’s success is certainly a credit to the manager and his tactics, there is no denying that there is one player he has to thank for the recent turnaround in league results.

Why Mbeumo won October’s Premier League Player of the Month award

As part of their £200m summer spending spree, United signed Brian Mbeumo from Brentford and shelled out a staggering £71m for his contribution.

The Cameroonian arrived with high expectations after scoring 20 league goals last season and has already started to improve after his big-money move.

He scored his first top-flight goal in the win over Burnley in August, but his spell at Old Trafford has been ignited after a good run of form last month.

The 26-year-old played in three games in October, scoring three goals and providing one assist, and has contributed a goal in every game since then, helping him win the division’s Player of the Month award.

He scored within the first two minutes of the win against Arn Slott’s side on Merseyside and undoubtedly played a key role in the win, making him a fan favorite.

Mbeumo’s scoring run this month ended with doubles against Brighton and Hove Albion, helping Amorim’s side to their first three consecutive wins since taking over.

United star who should have won player of the month award

A number of United players have managed to attract attention in recent weeks and deserve more credit for their influence in the Premier League.

Sene Lamence made his debut for the Red Devils in their first win against Sunderland in early October, and since then the Belgian has established himself as a regular starter between the sticks.

The 23-year-old has already kept a clean sheet in the Premier League and played a key role in the historic victory at Anfield, making a total of five saves.

He wasn’t the only one to impress, with Amad Diallo also improving greatly despite playing as a slightly unnatural right wing-back in recent appearances.

However, central midfielder Casemiro has fallen somewhat under the radar, with his poor form, particularly at the start of the season, causing fans to question his future at the club.

The Brazil international then revived his career at Old Trafford, with Amorim starting the seasoned star in every win in October.

After such a period, the 33-year-old was able to put up some incredible numbers, many of which should have seen him named Player of the Month ahead of Mbeumo.

Casemiro, described as “phenomenal” by one analyst, has scored two goals and provided an assist in three games, both of which came against Brighton.

But other numbers, such as 90 completed passes and 148 touches, demonstrate his ability to dictate play despite being deep in midfield.

Outside of possession, he has been equally impressive, as evidenced by his 13 recoveries and 16 duel wins, figures that could allow Bruno Fernandes to take on a more advanced role.

Casemiro’s comeback in recent weeks has been nothing short of sensational and he needs to be given a lot of credit after his recent performances.

Mbeumo also performed well to win the award, but his team-mates will no doubt be disappointed that he didn’t get his hands on the trophy.