West Bromwich Albion striker, Peter Odemwingie, has been rewarded for his fantastic recent form by being named the Barclays Player of the Month for February, the third time the Nigerian has won the award.
Odemwingie established himself as a huge fans’ favourite in his debut season with West Brom and has been a key figure in Roy Hodgson’s side ever since.
Odemwingie has been in brilliant form.
A hat trick in his team’s impressive 5-1 win away to local rivals, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Albion’s fifth win at Molineux in their last seven visits, and two goals in West Brom’s 4-0 home win against Martin O’Neill’s in-form Sunderland side helped swing the award his way in February.
The decision was made by the Barclays Awards Panel, which includes representatives from football’s governing bodies, the media and fans.
The Nigerian striker, it is recalled, won same award last season.
In a related development, Arsenal’s Manager, Arsene Wenger, has been rewarded for his side going unbeaten in February by being named the Barclays Manager of the Month.
Wenger receives the Barclays Manager of the Month award for the 12th time in his career after Arsenal forced their way back into the top four in the Barclays Premier League.
Having secured a point away to Bolton Wanderers at the start of the month, their record breaking 7-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers signalled their return to form.
Goals from Oxlade-Chamberlain, Henry and Arteta, as well as a hat-trick from Van Persie helped Wenger’s side record their biggest Barclays Premier League win at the Emirates.
A visit to Sunderland saw Wenger’s side take another three points, as Gunners legend, Thierry Henry, secured the vital victory with a 90th minute goal in the final domestic match of his loan spell.
Arsenal finished the month with a thrilling 5-2 victory over their North London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur.
Having trailed 2-0 in the first half, goals from Sagna, Van Persie, Rosicky and a brace from Theo Walcott secured the win for Wenger’s side.