Ruben Amorim's Reds achieved the prime objective of reaching the last four of the Europa League, thanks to the unforgettable victory over Lyon, and that emotional night at Old Trafford for the second leg has had a bearing on the selection of the shortlist.
We have opted for four names for the penultimate monthly award of 2024/25, to pay respect to that heroic comeback at the Theatre of Dreams.
It's fair to say the domestic results were disappointing over this period but there was still plenty to admire and allow us to promote these candidates for the trophy.