Overview

• Mohamed Salah registered 29 goals and 18 assists to power Liverpool’s title win and enters the shortlist as the favourite to become the first three-time winner.
• Alexis Mac Allister earned a nomination after controlling Liverpool’s midfield across 35 league matches with five goals and five assists.
• Bruno Fernandes stood out for Manchester United by contributing eight goals and ten assists despite his team’s worst top-flight finish since 1973-74.
• Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Newcastle’s Alexander Isak secured nominations after scoring 15 and 23 league goals respectively to help their clubs qualify for the Champions League.
• Notable omissions included Virgil van Dijk and all Manchester City players, prompting fan surprise over the defender’s absence.