Manchester United Player of the year: Top 3 candidates ranked

A season to forget for David De Gea?
A season to forget for David De Gea?

It has been quite a dramatic season for Manchester United. It was a season where they sacked Jose Mourinho from the managerial job and hired club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the interim caretaker and then permanent manager of the club.

Under Ole's management, the Red Devils passed a joyful first half, with some outstanding away victories against Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. The almost impossible glorious victory at Parc Des Princes convinced the United board to hire the Norweigan as the permanent coach.

After that though, Ole has hardly maintained to bring such kind of jolly outcomes for Man United. With 65 points from 36 matches, United are in the 6th position on the Premier League's points table. Ole's men will take on Huddersfield on Sunday. If they fail to win that game, they are likely to miss next season's Champions League.

With two games remaining to finish another trophyless season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to break the bank and spend huge money to fetch new faces and rebuild the squad for the 2019-20 season.

A few United players could be sold during the approaching summer transfer Window, while a few could leave for securing their own futures. Without any further ado, let's take a look at those players who have impressed the most for Manchester United this season.


#3 Luke Shaw

Luke Shaw is a hard-working player for United
Luke Shaw is a hard-working player for United

Since Joining Manchester United back in 2014, Shaw has played the most number of matches only this season in Manchester United colours. Having made 28 Premier League appearances for the club in the 2018-19 season, Luke Shaw has emerged as United #1 left-back in recent times. This season, he scored a fabulous goal against Leicester City on the opening night of the Premier League.

Providing four assists in all competitions for Manchester United, Luke Shaw has maintained a clear image in front of the home supporters. With some decent performances against the big names like Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappe, Shaw has also proven his defensive qualities several times this season for the Manchester side.

Luke Shaw is one of the best left-backs in the Premier League, and a few teams would like to sign him during the upcoming summer transfer window. After a lot of hard work, Luke Shaw has finally become an integral part of the side.

#2 Victor Lindelof

Victor Lindelof is a warrior for Manchester United
Victor Lindelof is a warrior for Manchester United

Manchester United former manager Jose Mourinho bought the Swedish centre-back in 2017 from Portuguese giants Benfica. After signing for the Reds, Lindelof struggled to fit in. Under the management of Jose Mourino, he started only 17 games last season in the Premier League. This season, the 24-year-old has emerged as an important defender for the Manchester side.

Lindelof has made 29 appearances so far in this 2018-19 season. Although Manchester United have conceded 51 goals (the most number of goals conceded by a team among the top 9 Premier League sides), Victor Lindelof has provided some terrific performances throughout the season.

Netting one goal and providing one assist, Lindelof has justified his place in the United's starting line-up over some of his teammates. The Swedish defender will be looking to win something big for the club next season.

In the upcoming transfer market, Manchester United are likely to find a proper centreback, who could partner Lindelof in the big stages for the Red Devils.

#1 Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba is a Manchester United fan favourite
Paul Pogba is a Manchester United fan favourite

The 2018-19 season has been an average one for the French superstar Paul Pogba. When Jose Mourinho was the manager of Manchester United, it was Pogba who struggled a lot to find a place in Manchester United starting line-up.

When Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over as the interim manager of Manchester United, Pogba showed his brillance match after match. Pogba was named in the Professional Footballers' Association Men's Players' Team of the Year, although he has found it quite difficult to retain his form since Ole has taken charge permanently at Manchester United.

Statistically, Pogba has had a brilliant season for the Red Devils as he has scored 15 goals and provided 9 assists in all competitions. But he has faced criticism for his lack of mobility on the pitch. If the reports surrounding the club are to be believed, Paul Pogba is likely to leave the club and join Real Madrid in the summer.

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Edited by Aravind Suchindran
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