Arsenal trio, Fernandes, Haaland on PFA shortlist
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- Arsenal trio – Declan Rice, Gabriel and David Raya have been shortlisted for the PFA men's player of the year award, alongside Bruno Fernandes, Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki.
- Bruno Fernandes – Won the Football Writers' Association's men's footballer of the year award earlier this month and recorded a record 21 Premier League assists to help Manchester United finish third.
- Erling Haaland – Scored 27 goals to claim the Premier League golden boot this season.
- Arsenal – Secured the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, with Rice, Gabriel and Raya playing key roles.
- PFA Awards – The winners will be honoured on Tuesday, 25 August at the 53rd annual ceremony in Manchester.
Why it matters: Arsenal’s title‑winning trio and Fernandes’ record‑breaking assists boost their market value and brand, while the PFA ceremony spotlights the league’s elite, potentially influencing future contracts and sponsorships.
