PFA Player of the Year nominees confirmed with Bruno Fernandes eyeing third award

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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes is one of the favorites to win the PFA Players' Player of the Year award -Creditavid Horton - CameraSport via Getty Images


Arsenal's Declan Rice, Gabriel Magalhaes, and David Raya have all earned nominations for the men's PFA Players' Player of the Year award. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes stands out as arguably their toughest competition, with Manchester City duo Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki also in the running - with the former looking to win the award for a second time.

Despite the Gunners' Premier League title triumph, Fernandes is eyeing a third major individual accolade, having already claimed both the Premier League's Player of the Season and the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year honors.

His personal campaign was nothing short of extraordinary, as he shattered Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne's assist record by teeing up 21 goals, helping Manchester United finish third and secure UEFA Champions League football, as per The Mirror.

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Rice was equally impressive throughout the campaign, registering 11 goal contributions predominantly during the early part of the season while operating in a more advanced role.

He subsequently settled into a deeper midfield position, proving instrumental in helping Mikel Arteta's squad grind out several vital victories.

Gabriel and Raya also delivered outstanding seasons, with the pair playing pivotal roles in Arsenal claiming their first league title in over 20 years. The only blots on their campaigns were final defeats in both the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

City claimed the latter trophy by defeating Arsenal, while also lifting the FA Cup, with Haaland netting a league-high 38 goals across all competitions.

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Cherki, meanwhile, took the Premier League by storm in his debut season after being signed for just £30million from Lyon. He contributed to 25 goals from 52 appearances, but it was his freedom on the pitch and style of play that set him apart from the rest.

The two City stars are arguably outside contenders given Arsenal's title-winning season and Fernandes setting a new record.

Gabriel and Raya are certainly in the mix, but it could come down to a straight shoot-out between Fernandes and Rice given their importance and availability.

With the Gunners' Premier League title success confirmed, Rice appears to be the frontrunner, with Fernandes' two other accolades having come before the season's conclusion.

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Declan Rice will be hoping his role in helping Arsenal clinch the Premier League can help him win the award

Men's PFA Players' Player of the Year shortlist:​

• Declan Rice
• Gabriel Magalhaes
• David Raya
• Bruno Fernandes
• Erling Haaland
• Rayan Cherki

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