Liverpool have three Premier League Player of the Season nominations while a surprise name has appeared in the manager's category.
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Liverpool’s remarkable league campaign has been reflected in the Premier League’s end-of-season accolades, with three of their standout performers earning nominations for the Player of the Season award. Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch are among the eight-man shortlist following their instrumental roles in guiding the Merseyside club to their 20th top-flight title.
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Dutch centre-back Van Dijk has been an ever-present figure in the backline, playing every league match and contributing to 14 clean sheets as he anchors what has been one of the division’s most reliable defences. Meanwhile, Salah’s attacking output has once again proven indispensable. The Egyptian international has delivered a stunning 46 goal involvements – 28 goals and 18 assists – making him the league’s most productive player in front of goal this season.
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Nottingham Forest are the only other club to boast multiple nominees in the Player of the Season category. Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood have both made the shortlist following standout seasons for the Midlands club. Gibbs-White’s dynamic midfield play has caught the eye, while striker Wood is enjoying a career-best Premier League campaign, having netted 20 goals in 34 appearances.
Other notable contenders include Alexander Isak of Newcastle, who sits second in the scoring charts with 23 goals, and Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford, whose tally of 18 goals and seven assists places him third for overall goal contributions. Arsenal’s midfield engine, Declan Rice, rounds off the list, having delivered a consistent and commanding presence throughout the campaign.
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In the managerial category, Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has emerged as a surprise nominee. Pereira took the reins in December with the club languishing in 19th place. Since then, he has masterminded a dramatic turnaround, collecting 10 wins and two draws in just 18 games to secure the club’s top-flight status. Wolves now sit comfortably in 14th place.
Liverpool’s Arne Slot, having steered his team to the title in his debut Premier League season, is a clear frontrunner for the award. Eddie Howe of Newcastle and Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo also make the shortlist, with both clubs still in the race for Champions League qualification as the season nears its end. Thomas Frank of Brentford is the final name on the list, having guided the Bees to what looks set to be their best-ever league finish of eighth.
