The midfielder has earned a regular place in Erik ten Hag's side of late, and was a contender for our September Player of the Month award, ultimately won by Andre Onana.
After starting, to make his eighth United appearance of the campaign, in the 0-0 draw with Aston Villa, the Scandinavian schemer has proved his worth. Not only has he scored three times but the Villa stalemate was on the back of supplying the assists for Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire's goals in last Thursday's Europa League encounter at FC Porto.
Eriksen, at 32, baulked at any suggestion the schedule could be too arduous for a player of his age, with the Danes preparing to face Spain and Switzerland during this UEFA Nations League window.