Man United duo collect monthly awards

Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes have been named Barclaycard manager and player of the month for December.

Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes have been named Barclaycard manager and player of the month for December.

United set the pace at the top of the Premiership in December, beating Aston Villa, Manchester City, Tottenham, Everton and Middlesbrough thanks to some fine displays by Scholes.

The player's two goals in the month helped him to the award for the second time in his career, while Ferguson receives his accolade for the 14th time.