Super Eagles Striker Nominated for November Premier League Player of the Month Award

Super Eagles Striker Nominated for November Premier League Player of the Month Award

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:52 PM
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  • Emmanuel Dennis is among the nominees for the November best Premier League award after his fine form
  • The Nigerian striker has been impressive this season for Watford in the Premier League netting six goals so far
  • Dennis and his teammates will be facing Manchester City on Saturday, December 4, in their next Premier League tie

Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis who plays for English club Watford has been nominated for the November best Premier League player of the month award following his incredible show.

The Super Eagles star is currently having superb run of form this season in the Premier League and Nigerians have also been clamoring for him to return to Gernot Rohr's squad.

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Emmanuel Dennis in action for Watford. Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS
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According to the confirmation by Premier League side Watford, they explained that Dennis Emmanuel was involved in all the three games they played in November.

How many goals has Dennis scored this season?

So far this season in the Premier League, Emmanuel Dennis has netted six goals producing five assists for Premier League side Watford.

Manchester City duo Joao Cancelo and Bernardo Silva, John McGinn (Aston Villa) and Liverpool's Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold are the other players nominated for the award.

What position is Watford occupying on the EPL table?

Despite Emmanuel Dennis' superb performances so far, Watford are currently occupying 17th position on the Premier League table, while Chelsea are topping the standings.

Super Eagles striker equals stunning Premier League record after wonder goal against Chelsea

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Emmanuel Dennis has become the first Watford player to score in three Premier League games in a row since February 2017 which is an incredible achievement.

The Kwara Football Academy product scored for Watford on Wednesday night, December 1, in their Premier League 1-2 defeat against Chelsea.

Troy Deeney was the last Watford player to score in three Premier League games.

During Watford's Premier League game against Leicester City last Sunday, Emmanuel Dennis was substituted in what was an injury scare, but he returned to the squad against the Blues.

Chelsea started the Premier League tie against Watford impressively and went ahead in the 30th minute through Mason Mount, but Emmanuel Dennis restored parity for the hosts in the 44th minute beating goalkeeper Mendy nicely.

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