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Saka and James Among PFA Young Player Award Nominees
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer have been shortlisted for the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Men’s Young Player of the Year award, while Chelsea’s Lauren James and Manchester City’s Khiara Keating are in contention for the Women’s Young Player of the Year award.
Bukayo Saka, who won the award last season, earned his nomination after a stellar campaign in which the England international scored 16 goals and provided nine assists in the Premier League. Cole Palmer, now with Chelsea after his move from Manchester City, has also been recognized for his impressive performances.
On the women’s side, Lauren James, who was last season’s PFA Young Player of the Year, is once again in the running after netting 13 goals in just 16 Women’s Super League matches, playing a crucial role in Chelsea’s title-winning campaign. Manchester City’s Khiara Keating also made the shortlist, showcasing her talents as a key player for her team.
The winners of the prestigious awards will be announced on Tuesday, 20 August.