The Ecuadorian is thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Premier League’s player of the season after showcasing incredible form in the last 12 months or so.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Antonio-Valencia-c6345 has been one of the most consistent players at Old Trafford ever since arriving at the helm in 2009.
Seen as a direct replacement for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629, the winger was never to emulate the Portuguese star in terms of skill and guile, he has been able captivate the United faithful in his own unique way.
Last season, he was amongst one of the best players in the League and was a constant feature on the right, proving to be unsurpassable against even the toughest of opponents.
Any left-back that had the duty of man-marking him endured a torrid type due to his regular running and direct approach.
United have benefitted immensely from the Ecuadorian International’s arrival, whose service from the wings has been beneficial to the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 and Javier Hernandez.
The Premiership officials have recognized his importance to the 19-time English champions and have nominated him in the list for division’s best players.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863, though quite modest and shy, has taken the honour up enthusiastically and has the support of his Carrington teammates as he looks to battle the best of the best for supremacy.
Speaking to reporters the Ecuadorian star claimed that he was delighted with the nomination but would have preferred to win the Premier League instead.
“Yes, I am very happy. That said, I’d be much happier to have the Premier League trophy. But it’s something very special and I will aim to keep improving. It’s all about winning trophies with the team rather than individual honours. I don’t really want to
remember that day because it was such a great high followed by an unbelievable low. But that’s just what can happen in football. Now it’s history."
“Yes, we were winning so we were quite calm. City were losing, then all of it sudden it all changed in two minutes. It’s important that we turn the page now and look to the future," said the United attacker.
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