On Monday 29 May, he was on set for United’s annual awards ceremony. Among the categories in which prizes were awarded was, of course, the Goal of the Season. Here, a winner is selected from both the men’s and women’s teams.
Anthony was nominated with two goals, the one against Arsenal and the one against Barcelona, but it was the latter that led him to run away with the award.
Anthony got 19% of the fan vote, but Jadon Sancho’s goal against Liverpool soon followed. Sancho received 17% of the vote.
See the goal below:
Winner Anthony for Manchester United and Barcelona.
That left foot has scored against Arsenal and Manchester City.pic.twitter.com/bpvSfjOlIV
– CB 🖤💛 ⚽ (EllijahKyama_) February 26, 2023
Anthony about the award:
In my first season, I won the Goal of the Season award… I’m very happy. A year of many inclinations, but also a year of many achievements!!!
Thanks everyone in @Manchester United And to all the fans who supported us this season!! 🔥🏴 ⚽️🙏🏼 https://t.co/oiMZO6Hkv8
– Anthony Santos (@antony00) May 29, 2023
These scores are nominated:
Jadon Sancho vs Liverpool
Bruno Fernandes vs Southampton
Anthony vs Arsenal
Scott McTominay / Aston Villa
Alejandro Garnacho vs Fulham
Marcus Rashford vs Burnley
Marcus Rashford vs Nottingham Forest
Alejandro Garnacho vs Leeds United
Anthony vs Barcelona
Casemiro vs Newcastle
Women’s Team Winner:
Alessia Russo escaped with the victory of the women’s team with her goal against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
See the goal below:
Watch Alicia Russo’s speech below:
These scores are nominated:
Nikita Paris x Aston Villa
Hayley Ladd / Everton
Alicia Russo vs Arsenal
Una vs Aston Villa fight
Lea Galton vs Manchester City
Martha Thomas vs Liverpool
Rachael Williams vs. Reading
Wild Boy Risa vs Durham
Hannah Blundell vs Durham
Millie Turner / Aston Villa
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