Exclusive: Casemiro wins Premier League award

Manchester United’s push for momentum in the closing stretch of the season has been built on fine margins, late drama and experienced heads standing up when it matters most.

With European qualification still very much in sight, every performance has carried extra weight as pressure mounts on the squad.

Old Trafford has witnessed a renewed edge in recent weeks, with the team showing a growing ability to manage tense moments rather than crumble under them.

Big-game nous has become invaluable, especially against organised opponents who look to frustrate and punish mistakes.

It was another night where leadership, timing and composure proved decisive.

That influence was personified in one familiar figure.

Casemiro delivered a commanding all-round display in Manchester United’s dramatic late win over Fulham last weekend,

CentreDevils can exclusively reveal that his performance has earned him the Player of Matchweek 24 accolade.

The Brazilian set the tone early, rising highest to power home a header from a Bruno Fernandes free-kick and give United the breakthrough they had been pushing for.

Casemiro’s influence extended beyond defensive solidity, as he produced a moment of pure vision to create United’s second goal.

Spotting Matheus Cunha’s run at the perfect moment, he executed a clever no-look pass that sliced open the Fulham defence and shifted the momentum decisively.

For a player whose future at Old Trafford is already decided, it was a display rich in pride and professionalism.

With Casemiro set to leave the club at the end of the season, the performance felt symbolic as well as significant.

He showed exactly what Manchester United will be losing when his time in red comes to an end.

The Brazilian’s ability to rise to big occasions has been a constant throughout his career, and this was another example added to the list.

For younger midfielders watching on, it was a masterclass in game management and decision-making under pressure.

While the club prepares for a new-look midfield next season, nights like this highlight the value of experience at elite level.