Premier League Unveils Player of the Season Nominees
The Premier League has announced its eight-man shortlist for the Player of the Season award, with both Manchester City and Arsenal dominating the nominations.
As Manchester City and Arsenal vie for the Premier League title, their players are also in contention for the prestigious individual award.
Cole Palmer, with an impressive 21 goals this season, is a notable inclusion on the list, facing tough competition from other top performers.
Strong contenders from City, Arsenal, and beyond
Erling Haaland, last season’s winner, continues to showcase his goal-scoring prowess with 25 strikes this campaign, alongside teammate Phil Foden, who has emerged as a key player for City.
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice also feature, recognized for their influential contributions to the Gunners’ title push.
Additionally, Virgil van Dijk represents Liverpool as the sole defender on the list, while Alexander Isak of Newcastle and Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa round out the nominations with their impressive goal-scoring exploits.
Check out the full list, as posted on X:
BREAKING: The Premier League Player of the Season nominees have been announced 👀🏆 pic.twitter.com/mQPzeOlOyb
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