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Irish Independent
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Mohamed Salah leads nominations for PFA Men's Player of the Year award
The Egyptian was instrumental in the Reds' Premier League title success last season, scoring 29 goals and adding 18 assists. Earlier this year he was voted footballer of the year by the Football Writers' Association, and will now be favourite to win the vote of his peers. He is joined on the shortlist by team-mate Alexis Mac Allister, Arsenal's Declan Rice, Cole Palmer of Chelsea, Newcastle striker Alexander Isak and Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Mac Allister was a key part of Liverpool's midfield, playing 35 times and contributing five goals and five assists. Palmer won the PFA Men's Young Player of the Year award for 2023-24 and while he arguably did not hit the same heights for the Blues last season, he still hit 15 goals and helped Chelsea win the Conference League. Rice starred in midfield for Arsenal, hitting a career-high nine goals while adding 10 assists in 52 appearances in all competitions. Isak was a key part of Newcastle's success in qualifying for the Champions League and winning the Carabao Cup, hitting 23 goals for the Magpies. Fernandes was a shining light in a largely disappointing campaign for Manchester United. He provided eight league goals and 10 assists for the Red Devils. This year's awards ceremony will be held in Manchester on August 19.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
PFA Players' Player of the Year shortlist revealed: Salah, Rice, Palmer & more battle for top prize
PFA Players' Player of the Year shortlist revealed: Salah, Rice, Palmer & more battle for top prize Mohamed Salah has been named on the shortlist for the 2024–25 PFA Players' Player of the Year award. The Liverpool forward is joined by Alexis Mac Allister, Declan Rice, Bruno Fernandes, Cole Palmer and Alexander Isak on the six-man list. Salah's 29 goals and 18 assists powered Liverpool to the Premier League title and already earned him two individual awards this season. Advertisement He now has the chance to become the first man to win the PFA prize three times, having previously done so in 2018 and 2022. Mac Allister joins him after an outstanding debut season at Anfield, anchoring the midfield through 35 league games and contributing vital balance to Arne Slot's side. Rice is nominated following a second strong campaign at Arsenal, where he continued to deliver high-level performances in midfield as the Gunners finished second. The 25-year-old has become a pillar under Mikel Arteta, providing leadership and consistency in one of Europe's most intense tactical systems. Palmer is Chelsea's sole representative after another productive season, finishing as their top scorer and most creative outlet as they secured Champions League football. Advertisement Isak's 27 goals for Newcastle United underline his growth into one of the Premier League's deadliest strikers, helping the Magpies return to Europe. Bruno Fernandes rounds out the shortlist despite Manchester United's dismal campaign, which ended with them 15th in the table. His eight goals and 10 assists stood out in a dysfunctional side, as he remained the club's most reliable attacking force throughout. The shortlist is voted for by fellow professionals, with the award long regarded as the most prestigious among players. There is no representation from Manchester City for the first time since 2017, ending a dominant run that included four winners in the past five years. Advertisement Phil Foden claimed the prize last season, with Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne winning it previously. This season's winner will be announced at the PFA Awards ceremony on 19 August at the Manchester Opera House. Whether Salah makes history or a new name joins the honours list, the award will cap another memorable year in English football. It will also serve as a barometer of peer respect — the ultimate compliment in the game.
BBC News
13 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Six-man shortlist for PFA Players' Player of the Year announced
The Professional Footballers' Association has announced its shortlist for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award, with six standout Premier League performers in the duo Mohamed Salah and Alexis Mac Allister are joined by Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice and Chelsea star Cole continued his remarkable consistency for Liverpool, while Mac Allister impressed in his second season at clinical finishing helped Newcastle to a strong league campaign, and Fernandes remained a creative force despite United's mixed was pivotal in Arsenal's push in the league and Europe, and Palmer continued to show great form at Stamford Bridge with a series of match-winning winner, voted for by fellow professionals, will be announced later this summer.
Rhyl Journal
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Mohamed Salah leads nominations for PFA Men's Player of the Year award
The Egyptian was instrumental in the Reds' Premier League title success last season, scoring 29 goals and adding 18 assists. Earlier this year he was voted footballer of the year by the Football Writers' Association, and will now be favourite to win the vote of his peers. He is joined on the shortlist by team-mate Alexis Mac Allister, Arsenal's Declan Rice, Cole Palmer of Chelsea, Newcastle striker Alexander Isak and Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Mac Allister was a key part of Liverpool's midfield, playing 35 times and contributing five goals and five assists. Palmer won the PFA Men's Young Player of the Year award for 2023-24 and while he arguably did not hit the same heights for the Blues last season, he still hit 15 goals and helped Chelsea win the Conference League. Rice starred in midfield for Arsenal, hitting a career-high nine goals while adding 10 assists in 52 appearances in all competitions. Isak was a key part of Newcastle's success in qualifying for the Champions League and winning the Carabao Cup, hitting 23 goals for the Magpies. Fernandes was a shining light in a largely disappointing campaign for Manchester United. He provided eight league goals and 10 assists for the Red Devils. This year's awards ceremony will be held in Manchester on August 19.
The Independent
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Nominees for PFA Player of the Year announced
& Will Castle Mohamed Salah leads a six-player shortlist for the PFA Player of the Year award. Erling Haaland was notably excluded from the nominations despite scoring 22 goals this season. Salah was instrumental in Liverpool's Premier League title success, contributing 29 goals and 18 assists. The shortlist also includes Alexis Mac Allister, Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, Alexander Isak, and Bruno Fernandes. The PFA awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in Manchester on 19 August. Erling Haaland snubbed again as Liverpool duo leads PFA Player of the Year shortlist
