2023/24 Young Player of the Season: Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden Make Nominees List

• Eight players have been nominated for the 2023/24 Young Player of the Season
• Arsenal star, Bukayo Saka, and Man City ace, Phil Foden are among the nominees
• Saka is seeking to defend the crown, having carted home the top prize last season

The Premier League has announced its nominees for this year's Young Player of the Year Award.

There are only a few days left before the 2023/24 season concludes.

This term has seen a number of young players leave their mark with impressive performances.

Eight of them have now made the shortlist for the prestigious gong won by Arsenal's Bukayo Saka last season.

Per the Premier League, this was the first time the Gunners star had won the award after four consecutive nominations.

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Interestingly, the winger is once again in the run for the prize after another incredible season with Arsenal.

The youngster has played a key part in the Gunners' title charge, which has them on the cusp of lifting the trophy for the first time in two decades.

However, Saka will face still competition in his hope of successfully defending the award.

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The Englishman will be coming up against a host of top names, including fellow Arsenal teammate, William Saliba.

The Frenchman has been flawless in defence throughout the season, helping the North Londoners keep 17 clean sheets so far this term.

Other nominees include the Manchester City duo of Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, while Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo has got the nod.

Chelsea ace, Cole Palmer, is also on the shortlist after an impressive debut season at Stamford Bridge.

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Having swapped City for the Blues last summer, Palmer has been the shining light in the club's otherwise underwhelming season under Mauricio Pochettino.

The England international recently matched Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard's Chelsea record of 16 home Premier League goals in a season.

Full list of the nominees

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

William Saliba (Arsenal)

Phil Foden (Man City)

Erling Haaland (Man City)

Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)

Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Destiny Udogie (Tottenham Hotspur).

EPL Player of the Season contenders

Earlier, Sports Brief also analysed Player of the Season contenders for the Premier League.

Palmer and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins are among the leading candidates for the grand prize.