Key Takeaways:
- Ruben Amorim secured his inaugural Premier League Manager of the Month award after guiding Manchester United to three straight wins in October
- The Red Devils recorded a 2-0 victory over Sunderland, triumphed 2-1 at Liverpool, and defeated Brighton 4-2 over the month
- Bryan Mbeumo was named Player of the Month for the first time, netting three goals and delivering one assist in United’s three October fixtures
Managerial Success: Amorim Breaks New Ground
Ruben Amorim has been named the Premier League Manager of the Month for the first time in his career, following a flawless run with Manchester United in October. The Portuguese manager led the “Red Devils” to three successive wins, earning the coveted distinction that had last been awarded to a United boss in November 2023, when Erik ten Hag claimed the honour.
United opened October with a 2-0 result against Sunderland before pulling off a 2-1 upset away at Liverpool’s Anfield ground. The month concluded as Manchester United overcame Brighton 4-2, overcoming a side that had consistently posed problems for them in recent years.
Man Utd's monthly award winners in October 🤩
🏃♂️ @EASPORTSFC Player = Bryan Mbeumo
👔 @BarclaysFooty Manager = Ruben Amorim pic.twitter.com/6CXzdyrQpK— Premier League (@premierleague) November 7, 2025
Upon receiving the award, Amorim commented: “The credit is not mine; the credit goes to my players. They did really well, and our goal is to win the next award because that means we are winning football matches, and that’s our goal.”
Player Accolade: Mbeumo’s Impactful Month
Bryan Mbeumo made his mark by winning the Premier League Player of the Month award for the first time in his career. The Cameroonian forward was integral to United’s form, scoring three vital goals and supplying one assist across the club’s three October league fixtures. Notably, he found the net in the significant victory against Liverpool.
October Performance Breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Result | Mbeumo Goals | Mbeumo Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | Sunderland | 2-0 Win | – | – |
| October | Liverpool | 2-1 Win | 1 | – |
| October | Brighton | 4-2 Win | 2 | 1 |
