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Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu's brilliant start to 2026 has earned him a place on the Premier League Player of the Month shortlist.

The Denmark international has seven rivals for the trophy, which would follow our own individual accolade that he received for his efforts in January.

These included an assist for Benjamin Sesko in the 2-2 draw at Burnley and then goals in the huge fixtures against the division's top two - Manchester City and Arsenal.

By jabbing home Matheus Cunha's cross, he doubled our lead in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu with his United Player of the Month award.

On the following weekend, Michael Carrick's side travelled to north London and pulled off an outstanding 3-2 victory against Arsenal.

Dorgu unleashed a thunderous drive, that cannoned in off the underside of the bar, following a series of exchanged passes with skipper Bruno Fernandes, to make it 2-1 to the Reds, at the time.

Last year's signing from Lecce played in all four of games during the month but, unfortunately, is now sidelined after suffering an injury at the Emirates Stadium.

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