Fernandes, Shaw Win Top PFA Honours

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes earned the PFA Player of the Year award on Tuesday, while Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw captured the women’s award for the second time.

Fernandes claimed the honour after a record-breaking 2025/26 season, setting an all-time Premier League assist record with 21 setup passes alongside nine goals to guide United into the Champions League.

“It is obviously a very proud moment,” Fernandes remarked. “They are the ones you go on the pitch against, and it’s probably not easy to vote for someone you play against.”

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The midfielder previously secured the Football Writers’ Association award in May.

Fernandes and Shaw win top PFA honours (News Central TV) — Fernandes and Shaw win top PFA honours. Credit: The Guardian

Shaw earned the women’s prize after netting 21 goals to win her third consecutive Golden Boot and seal Manchester City’s first Women’s Super League title in ten years.

Manchester City youngster Nico O’Reilly also took home the men’s Young Player of the Year award after helping the club claim both the League Cup and FA Cup.

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