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  1. Rayan Cherki

    Signing of the season

    Rayan Cherki of Manchester City during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.Getty Images

    Rayan Cherki could be one of the signings of the 2025-26 Premier League season after arriving at Manchester City from Lyon for an initial fee of £30.45m, on a five-year deal until 2030.

    He contributed goals and assists in key moments, finishing the season with four goals and 12 assists in 33 league games.

    Teammates have spoken glowingly of Cherki, with France captain Kylian Mbappe saying he has a "gift" of playing football and City skipper Bernardo Silva calling him a "special talent."

    At just 22-years-old, Cherki showed exactly why City moved quickly to secure one of Europe's brightest talents.

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  3. My player of the season - Declan Rice

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer

    Plenty of contenders, especially Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes after he picked up top individual honours such as the Football Writers’ Association Footballer Of The Year, but I’m going for Declan Rice.

    He has been at the very heart of Arsenal’s first title win in 22 years, a leader and an inspiration, as well as showing once again how comfortable he is on the elite stage by playing his part as they reached the Champions League Final.

  4. Get Involved - 'Arsenal do not win the league without Rice'

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    Raya was outstanding whole season and the previous two year.. But for me it's the individual quality of midfield maestro Declan Rice for Epl player of the year...

    Charles, Nairobi

    I think if you asked 100 footballers who the best all-round midfielder in the world is right now, at least 80 would say Declan Rice. He can do everything. World class and a mentality monster.

    Callum, London

    The player of the season is clearly Rice. Without him I doubt Arsenal win the league - he is that important. A very close second is Thiago from Brentford, to score that many goals for a ‘lesser’ team is brilliant. Hope he wants to move to Everton

    Graham, Essex

    Rice is the reason teams struggle to get through the defence. His timing is impeccable and a true giant. Fernandes has only won 3rd place (ie:nothing). How is he even in the running?

    Robert, Saffron Walden

  5. My player of the season - Declan Rice

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

    I get the Bruno Fernandes argument, but Rice has driven Arsenal to the title and a Champions League final. Glory counts.

  6. My player of the season - Declan Rice

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport Arsenal reporter

    The midfielder has played the most minutes of any Arsenal player and has sometimes by sheer force of will impacted games.

  7. Declan Rice

    Player of the season

    Declan RiceGetty Images

    A vital cog in Arteta's midfield, Rice appeared in all but one of their league games en route to the Premier League title this season. He could yet be get his hands on the Champions League trophy, and will play a pivotal role for England this summer.

    Is he the best player in the league?

    Appearances: 37

    Goals: 4

    Assists: 7

    Arsenal's final position: 1st

    Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.

  8. Get Involved - 'The poor standards were set by Arsenal'

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    @ Chris, Bristol (11:15) - the poor standards were set by Arsenal. They've played some of the poorest football stylistically (but effectively!) and it's dragged the other teams down. That's always how the tone of the league as been set - by those at the top

    Jack, South London

    Chris from Brizzle - bang on! Very poor standard of football; high standard of play acting making a BAFTA award more appropriate, in which case, from that list: Bruno Fernandes by a distance (keep on rolling).

    Tedder, Devon

  9. Get Involved - 'Gibbs-White single-handedly kept Forest up'

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    Gibbs-White… what a guy! What he’s achieved this year is incredible, and all while facing possible relegation. That takes a certain kind of special player. Absolute madness he’s not going to the World Cup.

    Andrew, Nottingham

    Morgan Gibbs-White is the outstanding player I choose . . . Absolutely ❤️ Fabulous!

    Edward, Nottingham

    Morgan Gibbs-White, for me. He's single-handedly kept Forest up and I'm astounded he's not off to the World Cup. Fernandes also great - he tries to referee the games too much for my liking though.

    Troy, Reading

    He won't get it and I understand why, but Gibbs-White has been unreal. His energy and ability is top level. Can't understand why people say Foden, Palmer et Al have a higher ceiling; Morgan's pure magic to watch.

    Andrew, Nottingham

  10. Gibbs-White omission could still haunt Tuchel

    Player of the season

    Nick Mashiter
    BBC Sport football news reporter

    Only time will tell if Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave Morgan Gibbs-White at home for the World Cup is the right one.

    The Nottingham Forest playmaker and the City Ground clearly think it was the wrong one after the best and most consistent season of the 26-year-old's career.

    His goal against Bournemouth underlined his quality and the celebration was pointed while, on the terraces, the Forest fans made their feelings clear in their support for Gibbs-White and distain for Tuchel.

    Gibbs-White's 15 Premier League goals this season leaves him as the second top English scorer in the top flight, only beaten by Ollie Watkins following the Aston Villa striker's double at Manchester City on the final day.

  11. Morgan Gibbs-White

    Player of the season

    Morgan Gibbs-White holds 10 fingers upGetty Images

    Morgan Gibbs-White has been the standout performer for Nottingham Forest this season and rounded his campaign off with a goal on the final day against Bournemouth on Sunday.

    He celebrated by holding 10 fingers up - a message that he should be England's number 10 after being omitted from the World Cup squad?

    Gibbs-White may have not got Thomas Tuchel's vote, but does he get your vote for player of the season?

    • Appearances: 37
    • Goals: 15
    • Assists: 4
    • Nottingham Forest's final position: 16th

    Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.

  12. Get Involved - 'People disrespect Haaland because his numbers feel normal'

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    What level is Erling Haaland on that 27 goals and it’s still getting called a poor season for him by pundits. I always find MGW and Thiago get my heart as doing it at a club with no expectations or relegation candidates is pretty incredible.

    Chris, Tamworth

    People disrespect Erling because his numbers almost feel normal. But only by his own standards. A goal involvement per PL game - very impressive. Started the season with incredible numbers for City & Norway. Unfortunately tired in the last couple of months. Still the world's best striker without doubt.

    Paul, Northwich

  13. Get Involved - 'Should be Thiago'

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    To me player of the year should be Thiago for his goals record Fernandes had a great season but lets be honest he takes every free kick and corner kick surprised he doesn't take goal kicks young player easy Nico O'Reilly his maturity at such a young age.

    Kevin, Middlewich

    Has to be Thiago... to score 22 goals for Brentford, the first Brazilian to hit 20. Incredible season and fully deserving Player of the Season.

    Karl, Bath

    Manager Iraola. Player Thiago. Signing Xhaka. Young player O'Reilly.

    Keith, Wales

  14. Igor Thiago

    Player of the season

    Igor ThiagoGetty Images

    Igor Thiago became the first Brazilian to score 20 or more goals in a single Premier League season for Brentford in 2025-26.

    He fell just short in the race for the Golden Boot but did he do enough to win your race for player of the season?

    • Appearances: 38
    • Goals: 22
    • Assists: 1
    • Brentford's final position: 9th

    Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.

  15. Get Involved - 'None of these players have stood head and shoulders above the rest'

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    The names on the list just show us what a poor premier league season this has been. None of these players have truly stood head and shoulders above the rest. Let’s hope next year brings a better quality of football.

    Chris, Bristol

  16. Erling Haaland

    Player of the season

    Erling Haaland with his Golden Boot awardGetty Images

    Manchester City forward Erling Haaland claimed the Premier League's Golden Boot award for the third time in four seasons, finishing the 2025-26 campaign with 27 goals to his name.

    City finished the year with two trophies but the Premier League evaded them.

    Will Haaland's vote evade you, or is he your player of the year?

    Appearances: 35

    Goals: 27

    Assists: 8

    Man City's final position: 2nd

    Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.

  17. Get Involved - 'In an age of attacking football, it is important to recognise a player like Gabriel'

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    With any of these awards (including Arsenal fans' own POTY) you have to ask, if not Gabriel and or especially Raya, what more could a CB or GK actually do? 19 clean sheets, 1 penalty conceded in 5 CL knockout games, 3rd successive golden glove, 8 goals/assists for Gabriel.

    Mark, Reading

    In an age of attacking football I think it's important to recognise a player like Gabriel Magalhaes as player of the season. A consistent performer and the main part of Arsenal's defensive unit that kept so many clean sheets. Without him, it's unlikely they would have won the league.

    Damien, Ireland

    For me the defensive strength of Arsenal is what won the Premier title for them. Raya was outstanding along with Gabriel and Saliba, apparently the stats demonstrate they’re the best in Europe. So, for the most part they played sometimes unattractive dull football they are deserved winners.

    Anthony, West Sussex

  18. 'Gabriel embodied everything that has been so effective about Arsenal'

    Player of the season

    Ciaran Kelly
    BBC Sport Newcastle United reporter

    Defenders do not often get individual recognition, but Gabriel has been a hugely influential figure in Arsenal's march towards the title.

    I must admit that I did not rate the screaming Brazilian all that much when I first saw him play for Arsenal in a 2-0 defeat at St James' Park a few years ago.

    But the much-improved centre-back has typified the journey Arsenal have gone on since that bruising night on Tyneside.

    He has also embodied everything that has been so effective about Arteta's team this season.

    Not only has Gabriel been a lynchpin in the top-flight's meanest defence – he has caused the opposition real problems at set-plays.

  19. Gabriel Magalhaes

    Player of the season

    Gabriel with the Premier League trophyGetty Images

    Part of a defensive duo that helped Arsenal secure their first Premier League title in 22 years, Gabriel has been a dominant force at the back for the Gunners.

    He also chipped in up the other end of the field, too, but is that enough to get your vote for player of the season?

    Appearances: 32

    Clean sheets: 17

    Goal contributions: 7

    Arsenal's final position: 1st

    Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.

  20. Get Involved - 'Raya has been excellent'

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    David Raya's 1v1 save against Mateus Fernandes in the West Ham game probably won Arsenal the title. I think he's got to be in real contention for PotS.

    Rob, Bexhill-On-Sea

    David Raya has had an excellent season without doubt. Without him Arsenal wouldn't be champions. I don't know what has more weight, providing more assists to achieve 3rd place finish or winning the golden glove 3 years in row and helping your team win the Premier League.

    Gift, Nuneaton

    From the list? David Raya as his contributions were very solid all year around and decisive on a few occasions.

    Peter, Brighton

    David Raya, for sure. He kept many clean sheets . The West Ham save was my save of the season, given the enormity of what could have been if the ball had gone in. His spectacular saves to keep the score line to one nils to arsenal cannot be overlooked.

    Albert, Basildon