Man United's Kobbie Mainoo and Man City's Erling Haaland and Phil Foden nominated for Premier League award
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo has joined Manchester City duo Phil Foden and Erling Haaland on an eight-man shortlist for the Premier League's Young Player of the Year award.
Mainoo has enjoyed an outstanding breakthrough campaign for United this season, providing a ray of light in what has been a miserable season for the club as a collective.
He has been a key fixture within manager Erik ten Hag's plans, cementing his place in United's midfield since missing the start of the season though injury.
In total, the England international has made 21 Premier League appearances this season, scoring two goals. His maiden league goal secured a dramatic 4-3 triumph over Wolves at Molineux in February. READ MORE: United interested in Brazilian lynchpin in bid to solve defensive crisis READ MORE: United have six sales up their sleeve to address FFP transfer problem He also netted against Liverpool at Old Trafford last month, bending home a brilliant second goal in a 2-2 draw.
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