After 15 matches, just four points separate fourth-placed Crystal Palace from 12th-placed Newcastle, with Chelsea, Manchester United, and others packed tightly behind on 22-24 points. Fernandes earned Player of the Matchweek honors with 50% of fan votes, topping the Premier League's chance creation charts at 45 this season. Fans praised his seven straight seasons of 10+ goals and assists, as United head into their next match with real momentum in the wide-open fight for Champions League and Europa spots.
