Liverpool snubbed by Premier League awards as Reds get no nominations
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The Premier League has confirmed the nominees for the Player of the Season award, with Arsenal trio Declan Rice, David Raya and Gabriel among the contenders in the running for the prestigious individual accoladeLiverpool has struggled this season(Image: Getty Images)Arsenal's Declan Rice, David Raya and Gabriel are among the top-flight stars in contention to be crowned Premier League Player of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign.But not a single Liverpool player has been nominated for the prize or the Young Player of the Season award. The Gunners have had a remarkable season and could clinch the title in the coming weeks, with Mikel Arteta's side sitting two points clear at the summit.Several Arsenal players have excelled throughout the campaign and have now been nominated for the prestigious accolade.
The Premier League has confirmed that England midfielder Rice is in the running, having contributed four goals and seven assists across 35 appearances this season.READ MORE: Arne Slot's meetings with Richard Hughes after facing calls to be fired by LiverpoolREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah and Alisson latest as Arne Slot confirms Liverpool injury boostHe faces competition from his Arsenal teammates Raya and Gabriel, who have combined to form a formidable defensive partnership. Spanish shot-stopper Raya has kept an impressive 18 clean sheets in 36 matches and has already sewn up the Golden Glove award.He has undoubtedly been aided by Brazilian center-back Gabriel, who has been commanding at the heart of the Gunners' defense, while also chipping in with three goals.Title rival Erling Haaland is, perhaps unsurprisingly, also among the nominees, having found the net 26 times this term.Erling Haaland is up for the Player of the Season prize(Image: Getty Images)The Norwegian striker is joined by City teammate Antoine Semenyo, who has 16 league goals to his name, having made the switch from Bournemouth to Man City in January.In the race for the Golden Boot, the City pair have faced stiff competition from Brentford and Brazil striker Igor Thiago, who has netted 22 goals in the league this season and earned himself a nomination for the Premier League Player of the Season award.Across Manchester, Bruno Fernandes has likewise secured a nomination on the back of an outstanding campaign.
The Portuguese midfielder has contributed eight goals and 20 assists to fire United back into the Champions League, and the 31-year-old has already been awarded the FWA Player of the Year accolade.The final nominee is Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, who has scored 13 goals and provided 4 assists to help the Midlands club avoid relegation trouble.Supporters can cast their vote for their player of the season until midday on Monday, May 18, with those votes combined alongside those of a panel of football experts to determine the winner, who will be officially announced next week.Away from the individual player awards, the Premier League has also confirmed the nominees for Manager of the Season. Title contenders Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola are among the frontrunners, while Michael Carrick is in the running, having steered Manchester United back into the Champions League.Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, Brentford boss Keith Andrews and Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris round out the nominations.The eight players up for Young Player of the Season are Rayan Cherki, Mateus Fernandes, Lewis Hall, Michael Kayode, Junior Kroupi, Kobbie Mainoo, Nico O'Reilly and Alex Scott.