Arsenal and Manchester City dominate PFA Fans Player of the Year nominees

Martin Odegaard in action for Arsenal against Manchester City || Credit: Imago

Arsenal and Manchester City dominate PFA Fans Player of the Year nominees

Ayoola Kelechi 20:20 - 16.05.2023

Arsenal and Manchester City have expectedly received the most nominees for the PFA Fans' Player of the Year award

Arsenal and Manchester City have received the joint-most nominations for this season’s PFA Fans Player of the Year, with two players from either club in contention for the end-of-season accolade. 

Arsenal and Manchester City stars favourties for award

Arsenal and Manchester City have been the major influences on the 2022/23 Premier League season and it is no surprise that more players have received nominations from the clubs than any other side in England. 

The Gunners have captain Matin Odegaard and winger Bukayo Saka on the nominees' list after the pair contributed to Arsenal’s first title challenge since the 2015/16 season and their highest finish since then. 

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Manchester City also have their two most influential players in Kevin De Bruyne, who leads the Premier League for assists, and record-breaking Erling Haaland, who has scored the most goals of any player in a Premier League season. 

Kane and Rashford complete PFA Fans Player of the Year nominees

The four players from the league’s leading teams have been joined by two players, one each from Manchester United and Tottenham. 

The Red Devils’ Marcus Rashford was recognised for arguably the best season in his career with a chance to win the PFA Fans’ Player of the Year award after scoring 16 goals and assisting five more in the 2022/23 Premier League campaign. 

Tottenham’s Harry Kane’s 27-goal season has somewhat been overshadowed by Haaland’s exploits and Spurs’ poor end to the season, but his individual exploits have still placed him on the nomination list as he reaches yet another season scoring 20+ goals. 

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