{
  "id": 9982787,
  "title": "Man United’s Kobbie Mainoo crowned with prestigious award after blistering start to season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/man-uniteds-kobbie-mainoo-crowned-with-prestigious-award-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T13:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/man-united-kobbie-mainoo-crowned-130500931.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United's promising young talent, Kobbie Mainoo, has been honored with the club's prestigious September Player of the Month award. Despite a sluggish start to the 2026/27 season under manager Michael Carrick, the 21-year-old has been a beacon of brilliance. Mainoo's on-field prowess and defensive resilience have transformed from a World Cup disappointment into a formidable force.\n\nDuring Manchester United's electrifying Champions League opener against Sabah FK, Mainoo showcased his exceptional ability to deliver precise long balls. His growing synergy with Youri Tielemans has further solidified his position, earning him widespread acclaim from Carrick. Impressively, Mainoo has claimed possession more often (40 times) than any other Premier League player this season.\n\nThe fans also recognized Mainoo's outstanding performances, voting him as the September Player of the Month. He secured 82% of the vote, narrowly beating skipper Bruno Fernandes with 13% and narrowly edging out teammates Matheus Cunha (13%) and Tielemans (5%). United's academy graduate faced tough competition but emerged victorious. Mainoo, however, had to miss out on representing England due to fitness concerns, with hopes of his return before the crucial match against Tottenham Hotspur on October 10th.",
  "summary": "1Manchester United have announced that Kobbie Mainoo has won the club’s September Player of the Month award.Superb startDespite Manchester United’s woeful form under Michael Carrick for the beginn...",
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  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Insiders detail what Man United dressing room thinks about Carrick after disastrous start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/insiders-detail-what-man-united-dressing-room-thinks-about-carrick",
        "published": "2026-09-25T21:20:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}