Arsenal Duo Nominated for PFA Player of the Year Award
Arsenal have two stars nominated for the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year award. The duo have made it onto a six-man shortlist which also includes former Tottenham striker Harry Kane, who has since moved to Bayern Munich.
England captain Kane scored 30 goals across 38 Premier League games last season and became Tottenham’s all-time record scorer. Manchester City trio Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones have also made the list – which is voted by players – after their treble triumph last term.
Haaland, in his first season at the Etihad, scored a remarkable 52 goals across 53 appearances in all competitions. Midfielder De Bruyne and defender Stones played key roles in City’s success too and will be hoping to land the PFA Player of the Year award.
Arsenal Stars
The two Arsenal players to make the list include Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, who were instrumental in the Gunners’ title challenge last season. Saka registered 14 goals and 11 assists in 38 Premier League games last term while Odegaard scored 15 times and provided eight assists across 37 matches.
Saka is also nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year with Arsenal team-mate Gabriel Martinelli on a list that also includes Haaland, Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey as well as Brighton’s Evan Ferguson and new Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo.
The PFA Player of the Year award is one of the most prestigious individual honours in football and is voted for by players from across the Premier League. This year’s shortlist is a testament to the quality of talent on show in England’s top division and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
The winner of the award will be announced at the end of the season, with Arsenal duo Saka and Odegaard hoping to be crowned PFA Player of the Year. It would be a huge achievement for both players if they were to win the award and it would be a fitting reward for their impressive performances this season.
Conclusion
The PFA Player of the Year award is one of the most prestigious individual honours in football and this year’s shortlist is a testament to the quality of talent on show in England’s top division. Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard have been nominated for the award and will be hoping to be crowned PFA Player of the Year at the end of the season.