The Premier League has announced the nominees for the award of the player of the season (2021/22).
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The news was confirmed on the official website of the Premier League on Friday, May 13th, 2022. Liverpool dominated the list of the nominated players for the award, the Reds defender, Trent Alexander Arnold and the club’s winger, Mohamed Salah is also on the list.
The right-back has contributed at both ends of the pitch, dominating the right flank for the second-best defence in 2021/22, as well as scoring two goals and setting up 12 more, the second-most of all players. Salah won the award in the 2017/18 season, the Egyptian has a big chance of winning the award, he leads the Golden Boot race has 22 goals and this season became only the sixth player to score 20+ goals in four different Premier League seasons.
Manchester City, Kevin De Bruyne is also a favourite to win the award, he won the award at the 2019/20 season. He has been in fine form for the Cityzens winner is aiming to be only the fourth player to win more than one EA SPORTS Player of the Season award. The Belgian has 15 goals and seven assists to his name this season.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has helped the Gunners in their quest to play in the UEFA Champions League next season. He has scored 11 goals and six assists this season.
Tottenham Hotspur’s midfielder, Son Heung-Min is also on the list, he is having his best scoring season in the Premier League. He is only one behind Salah in the Golden Boot race.
Southampton’s James Ward Prowse, West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen and Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo completes the final shortlist.
