Murphy nominated for December's EA Sports Player of the Month award | OneFootball

The 29-year-old was in impressive form for the Magpies in the final month of the calendar year, recording three goals and four assists in six league matches.

Murphy recorded two assists during United's 4-2 defeat away at Brentford before netting a brace in Newcastle's 4-0 victory against Leicester City at St. James' Park.

He was also on target during United's 4-0 away win against Ipswich Town as well as registering an eye-catching assist to help Alexander Isak record a hat-trick against the Tractor Boys.

Murphy is shortlisted for the award alongside Isak, Liverpool duo Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest, AFC Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen, Cole Palmer of Chelsea and Fulham's Antonee Robinson.

Newcastle fans can vote for Murphy by clicking here, with voting closing at 12pm (GMT) on Monday, 6th January. The winner will be announced on Friday, 10th January.