Summer signing Antonio Valencia has become the
first man to win back-to-back ManUtd.com Player of the Month
awards for a year-and-a-half.
The Ecuadorian garnered 45 per cent of the vote to top
December's poll after also taking home the November award. The last
player to win consecutive POTM accolades was Carlos Tevez, in May
and August 2008.
More than 12,000 fans around the world voted in our most recent
poll, with nearly half (5586) naming Valencia’s contribution as the
most crucial to the Reds’ December form.
The former Wigan winger added three more goals to his tally during
the month, taking his total to seven. He's now scored as many in
six months at Old Trafford as he did in three years at Wigan. His
first of the month came in the 4-0 demolition of West Ham, where he
slotted home from close range. He then put the icing on the cake by
firing home the third against Wolves, while his 75th minute strike
against Wigan was United’s final goal of 2009.
As well as goals, he's provided a constant threat on the Reds’
right, consistently outfoxing defenders and proving his ability to
whip in an early, deadly cross.
United fans will be hoping for plenty more goals from Antonio as
the business end of the season fast approaches.
Player of the Month - December
1) Antonio Valencia - 45%
2) Wayne Rooney - 30%
3) Tomasz Kuszczak - 15%
4) Patrice Evra - 6%
5) Darren Fletcher - 2%
6) Michael Carrick - 2%