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Manchester United Women have a new winner of the Player of the Month award.

It has so far been dominated by new signing Jess Park, who has won the award three times this season.

This run has now been ended by American goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce.

The goalkeeper joined United in 2023 from Seattle Reign FC.

She initially played as a back-up to Mary Earps, but when Earps left in the summer of 2024, the American was asked to replace the huge figure at the club.

Tullis-Joyce has done what was asked of her and, in reality, much more. She has turned herself into one of the best goalkeepers in the league, demonstrating calmness and incredible athleticism.

Her importance to the team was demonstrated in the autumn when she missed some games due to injury and the defence completely lost the rigidity it has become famous for.

Player of the Month for January

The club’s website announced yesterday, “congratulations to Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce, who is our Women’s Player of the Month for January.”

She kept three clean sheets from four matches and was simply outstanding for United in their 0-0 draw with Arsenal in the...