Nigerian global, and Watford player Odion Ighalo has been granted the prize for the best player in the English Premier League for the month of December. He had a lucky month in which he scored five goals including vital strikes against Norwich and Sunderland. He won against Mesut Ozil, Marko Arnautovic, Riyad Mahrez, Romelu Lukaku and Dele Alli to the honor.
His mentor, Quique Sanchez Flores was likewise recognized as the coach of the month.