Arsenal trio nominated for PFA Men's Player of the Year

Three Arsenal players have been nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association's Men's Player of the Year award following their Premier League title victory. Midfielder Declan Rice, defender Gabriel, and goalkeeper David Raya are on the six-player shortlist, which also includes Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki, and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.

The Arsenal trio were instrumental in the club securing its first league championship in 22 years. Raya won the Premier League's Golden Glove award for keeping 19 clean sheets, the highest total in the division, with Gabriel providing a solid defensive foundation. Rice was a consistent presence in midfield, featuring in 36 league matches and contributing significantly to the team's set-piece success. Their nominations mark the first time an Arsenal player has been in contention for the PFA award since Robin van Persie won it in 2012.

They face strong competition from the other nominees. Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, who recently won the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award, broke the Premier League's single-season assist record by providing 21 assists, surpassing the...