Manager of the season POLL: Choose from Keith Andrews, Mikel Arteta, Michael Carrick, Pep Guardiola, Andoni Iraola, Regis le Bris
Player of the season POLL: Bruno Fernandes, Morgan Gibbs-White, Erling Haaland, Gabriel Magalhaes, David Raya, Declan Rice, Antoine Semenyo, Igor Thiago
Signing of the season POLL: Rayan Cherki, Caoimhin Kelleher, Senne Lammens, Antoine Semenyo, Adrien Truffert, Granit Xhaka, Martin Zubimendi
Young player of the season POLL: Rayan Cherki, Mateus Fernandes, Lewis Hall, Michael Kayode, Junior Kroupi, Kobbie Mainoo, Nico O'Reilly, Alex Scott
Player of the season
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz speaking to Amazon Prime after Arsenal's 1-0 victory against Sporting in the Champions League in April: "I think [he is] still underestimated in the world of football but for me, the last two seasons, the best keeper in the world.
"He's outstanding, he's saved us so many times and we're very glad to have him."
Aadam Patel
Football Reporter
With 19 clean sheets in the Premier League and a title-winning save at West Ham, the Arsenal goalkeeper is my Player of the Season.
Player of the season
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal goalkeeper David Raya has been just as important, if not more, than defensive duo William Saliba and Gabriel.
Raya amassed 19 clean sheets in the Premier League this season, four more than any other goalkeeper and it was the joint most by an Arsenal goalkeeper in a single season, with David Seaman keeping 19 in both 1993-94 and 1998-99.
The definition of safe hands, but is he a safe bet for player of the season?
Appearances: 37
Clean sheets: 19
Goals conceded: 26
Arsenal's final position: 1st
Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.
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For me, it's Semenyo. He left Bournemouth riding high and put them in a good position which would lead them to Europe, and when he joined City he put them on the trajectory that almost got them the title. Plus he's respectful off the pitch which gives him bonus points.
Derek, Weymouth
From the list? David Raya as his contributions were very solid all year around and decisive on a few occasions. Semenyo & Fernandes for their roles in my good results at FPL. From outside of the list: Szloboszlai & Truffert
Peter, Brighton
Player of the season
Troy Deeney
Former Watford striker
He [Antoine Semenyo] had an unbelievable start to the season with Bournemouth and he came in for City in January and was the spark that got Manchester City going and ultimately kept them in the title hunt.
Player of the season
Image source, Getty ImagesAntoine Semenyo starred for not one, but two clubs throughout 2025-26.
The winger left Bournemouth to join Manchester City in January but still finished as the Cherries' second top scorer behind Eli Junior Kroupi.
He revitalised City upon his arrival and helped them on the way to two trophies.
But is that enough to gain your vote?
Appearances: 37
Goals: 17
Assists: 4
Man City's final position: 2nd
Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.
Simon Stone
BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter
There has been a lot of debate over this in various quarters because the belief seems to be that someone from Arsenal should get it because they are the champions.
I don’t view the situation like that at all.
Fernandes is someone you would pay to watch play. He makes risky passes, he creates goals.
His ability is not to defend the goal, it is working out ways to get the ball into it.
He started the season in a deeper position – to the detriment of Kobbie Mainoo – and did well. He was restored to a more offensive area by Michael Carrick and his numbers went up even more.
Do I think ‘most assists’ is a thing? I’m not sure. But I do know Manchester United would have got nowhere near to finishing third without him.
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I know most can't stand the guy, but Bruno Fernandes has to be player of the season, Henry and De Bruyne had much better teams around them to get 20 assists, and Bruno got more in an average United team!
Josh, Lincoln
It has to be Bruno Fernandes for me he has helped Man United and has been the best midfielder in the Premier League.
Aisling, Finland
BRUNO BRUNO OUR PORTUGESE MAGNIFICO!
Aarav, Derby
Player of the season
Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport Chelsea reporter
The Manchester United talisman delivered his 21st assist on a fitting final day of the season, a campaign that has brought him widespread recognition.
That record-breaking moment added to an outstanding season in which the United captain also won the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year and the Premier League Player of the Season awards.
It is deserved not only for his performances this season — in which he also scored nine goals as United finished a creditable third — but for his consistency over a longer period.
Fernandes has been a reliable performer since joining from Sporting in 2020 and, even during difficult periods for United, he has remained one of the Premier League’s most effective attacking players.
Player of the season
Wayne Rooney on The Wayne Rooney Show
I am delighted for him [Bruno Fernandes]. He has been fantastic this season and the [Premier League] player of the year [because of] the influence he has, how driven he is and he's scored a few goals as well. He has been the heartbeat of that team.
Player of the season
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League assist record on the final day of the 2025-26 but will that be enough to earn your vote for player of the season?
Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.
That's all the managers done and dusted and a lot of very strong opinions on the texts about who should and shouldn't win the award!
We're expecting that to be a familiar theme as we go...
We'll give you another five minutes or so to cast your votes at the top of this page and then we'll be moving on to player of the year.
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I'm not a Brentford fan. But, Keith Andrews has been top class, on a limited budget.
Chris, Berkhamsted
Keith Andrews deserves it so much. He got Brentford in to a battle for Europe in his first ever season managing. Especially after he lost lots of key players it is amazing what he has done
George, London
I think it has to be Keith Andrews. He never coached a senior team before and was only a set piece coach also most people thought they would get relegated as they sold their best players. He has done an amazing job.
Idris, Hertford
I mean Keith Andrews has to be manager of the season, Brentford were flagged for relegation at the start of the season and yet he outperformed Thomas Frank and until the last day of the season was in the fight for Europe, missing out on goal difference in the end.
Irving, Ealing
Manager of the season
Image source, Getty ImagesIt has been quite the first season for Keith Andrews.
Since being promoted from his role as set-piece coach to first-team coach, replacing Thomas Frank last June, Andrews has taken Brentford to new heights in the Premier League.
The former Republic of Ireland international had the Bees fighting for European qualification until the final minutes of the season, as the club recorded its joint-highest finish in the Premier League.
Andrews has also got the best out of the likes of Igor Thiago, who has scored 22 goals in 38 Premier League appearances this term.
Games: 38
Wins: 14
Draws: 11
Losses: 13
Position: 9th
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Has to be Michael Carrick what more could the man do. He got Kobbie good again and got Them into champions league. Best manager.
Will, Kent
Micheal Carrick has got to be the best manager of the season, without a doubt.
Sam, Portsmouth
Carrick definitely manager of the season, he pulled a crumbled Amorim led team to champions league - I mean come on
Arthur, London
Carrick for sure. He completely transformed the team and I wasn’t expecting them to get 3rd!
Jacob, Tonbridge
Manager of the season
Image source, Getty ImagesHe may have only been in the Manchester United hot seat since January, but Michael Carrick has more than made his mark.
The former England international returned to Old Trafford on an interim basis in January following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, with United floundering outside the Champions League places
But since Carrick took charge, United have picked up the most points in the Premier League (41) and sealed qualification for next season's Champions League with an impressive third-place finish.
Carrick was rewarded for his successful interim stint by having his appointment made permanent earlier this month.
Aadam Patel
Football Reporter
A lesson for clubs across the game of the value that patience in a manager and his idea can bring.
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I get that Arteta won the league, but fundamentally his achievement was going from second to first after four years of squad building and half a billion pounds spent on players. How is that particularly impressive?
Alex, Sunderland
It shouldn't be Arteta. He's turned the beautiful game into the most boring thing we've ever seen.
Garry, UK
Any manager ought to do what Arteta has done this season & why did it take so long, ( given the funding available he has had ?). Regis le Bris for me. Excellent results with limited funds. Leeds fan.
Robert, Snodland
Arteta's VARsenal couldn't even beat the worst Liverpool side seen in decades. Even Wolves managed that.
Roy, UK
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
There are plenty of contenders for manager of the year but in the end my pick is Mikel Arteta for ending Arsenal’s 22-year wait for the Premier League title and taking them to the Champions League final for the first time since 2006.
The pressure to deliver was on this season and he has.
Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent
The weight of getting Arsenal over the line in the title race has been heavy, so for the Spaniard to finally navigate that makes him a worthy pick.
