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Chelsea's Palmer, Arsenal's Saka lead guys's PFA Young Player shortlist

.Aug 12, 2024, 04:01 AM ETCole Palmer delighted in an impressive debut season at Chelsea. Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesChelsea's Cole Palmer, Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Manchester United set Kobbie Mainoo and also Alejandro Garnacho lead the nominations for the guys's 2023-24 PFA Youthful Gamer of the Year award.Brighton forward Joao Pedro is actually likewise recommended, while Michael Olise, that left Crystal Royal residence to sign up with Bayern Munich for u20a4 50 million this summer, accomplishes the six-man shortlist.Editor's Picks2 RelatedPalmer, 22, is recommended after a first season at Chelsea through which he racked up 22 targets and also had 11 assists. The past Manchester Area onward had much more goal participations than any other gamer in the Premier League.Arsenal winger Saka, also 22, won the award last year and also remains in contention to preserve it adhering to a campaign in which he racked up 16 and supported nine as Arsenal ended up second bests in the Premier League.Meanwhile, Mainoo and Garnacho stood out as they helped United gain the FA Cup, beating Area in the last. Mainoo, 19, racked up during that activity to cover a notable innovation time, while Garnacho, 20, videotaped double bodies for objectives in all competitions.Joao Pedro racked up 20 targets in every competitions in the course of his first period along with Brighton Olise scored 10 targets and set up six in just 19 appearances for Palace.The nominations for the Women's PFA Youthful Player of the Year feature Chelsea pair Lauren James and Aggie Beever-Jones, as well as Manchester United's Maya Le Tissier.Manchester United midfielder Elegance Clinton (that invested last period on financing at Tottenham Hotspur) as well as Manchester City duo Khiara Keating and also Jess Park complete the shortlist.The winners will be shown at the PFA Awards on Aug. 20 at the Manchester Opera House.