🚨 PFA reveal six contenders for Players' Player of the Year award
🚨 PFA reveal six contenders for Players' Player of the Year award
The Professional Footballers' Association have revealed the six nominees for this season's Players' Player of the Year award.
The award is voted for by every squad member in the Premier League and this year sees Mohamed Salah lead the way.
The Egypt international was instrumental in Liverpool's 20th title win and is joined by team mate Alexis Mac Allister.
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Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is also named alongside Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.
The list is rounded off by Cole Palmer and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.
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