Cristiano Ronaldo wins Premier League player of the month for the first time in 13 years

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo beat off competition from seven other players including Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger to win the EA Sports Premier League player of the month for his incredible goal scoring return to Manchester United.

Ronaldo rejoined Manchester United at the end of August and made his second debut against Newcastle United at Old Trafford and scored two goals in the 4-1 over the Tyneside club. He scored his third goal in the 2-1 win over West Ham United to wrap up his September.

The last time Cristiano Ronaldo won the award was in March 2008, an incredible 13 years and six months later, he has won the award again. He has now won the award five times including four times in his first years at Manchester United in November 2006, December 2006, January 2008, March 2008

The manager of the month award was awarded to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after he led the Gunners to three wins in their three games in September, keeping two clean sheets and recording a big win over North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.