Although it ended with a difficult 1-1 draw to Wolverhampton Wanderers, there were plenty of highlights across the month, including a win against Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, and a 4-1 victory over Rob Edwards's side at their place earlier in December.

Three Reds have been selected to go to the fan vote, which is now live below.

The winner will be announced over the course of the weekend, ahead of Sunday's trip to Leeds United for a 12:30 GMT kick-off.

MATHEUS CUNHA
Appearances: 6 / Goals: 2 / Assists: 1

Following a tough draw against West Ham United to start the month, Matheus Cunha roared into gear in our next three matches, first picking up an assist against his former side Wolves, laying on the pass for Bruno Fernandes's opener.

The Brazilian then notched back-to-back finishes in our eight-goal thriller against AFC Bournemouth and in the defeat to Aston Villa a few days later.

Alongside those headline stats, his willingness to run at defenders and challenge goalkeepers from any distance and angle has been a joy to watch over the course of the month.

AYDEN HEAVEN
Appearances: 6 / Clean sheets: 1

Injuries to both Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt ushered in a quick promotion to regular first-team football for young centre-back Ayden Heaven.

The central role in Ruben Amorim's back three tends to be reserved for a senior player, but the 19-year-old has taken the difficult task in his stride, in charge not only of his own work but also the organisation of the two defensive partners either side of him.

It's a brief you'd forgive a player of his age and experience for struggling with, but Heaven has flourished with tough tackling, switched-on positioning and even the occasional marauding run forward.

SENNE LAMMENS
Appearances: 6 / Clean sheets: 1

The 23-year-old appears to grow into his assignment between the sticks for United with each passing month, and December was no exception.

A particular highlight for the young Belgian was a second clean sheet for the Reds against a tireless Newcastle side, in which he was called into action to make three crucial saves, ensuring Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu's volley was enough to deliver us all three points, much like he was to seal our point late on against Bournemouth earlier in the month.

In a game that saw the Magpies have 67 per cent possession and level 16 shots at his goal, Lammens proved able to hold his nerve with a combination of assured claims, reactive stops and solid distribution; attributes also evident throughout the month.

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