Maya Le Tissier and three other Man United Women stars gunning for monthly prize

Manchester United Women experienced a stellar October, remaining unbeaten throughout the month. The team started strong with a 1-0 victory over Liverpool before the international break, followed by a 3-1 win over Charlton and a thrilling 5-3 triumph over their arch-rivals Liverpool in the Players' Cup. They concluded October with an impressive 3-0 cup victory over Burnley.

Only a 0-0 draw with Everton on Halloween marred their impressive month. The club's official website has shortlisted four players for the player of the month award: goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce, defender Maya Le Tissier, midfielder Julia Zigiotti, and forward Lea Schuller. Tullis-Joyce made an impressive eight saves against Liverpool in a league match, while Le Tissier played in all six October matches, earning Player of the Match honors against Manchester City and Everton, and scoring against Liverpool in the cup.

Julia Zigiotti scored against Liverpool at the beginning of the month and again against Charlton, and Lea Schuller, the German striker, scored three goals throughout the month in the Players' Cup matches against Liverpool and Burnley.