New Photo - Paul Merson 'shocked' Arsenal star was snubbed from Premier League Player of the Year shortlist | 24F596N | 2024-05-12 16:08:01
Paul Merson 'shocked' Arsenal star was snubbed from Premier League Player of the Year shortlist | 24F596N | 2024-05-12 16:08:01

Paul Merson was surprised by the Player of the Year omission (Picture: Sky Sports)

Paul Merson admits he was 'shocked' Arsenal star Bukayo Saka was not included in the eight-man shortlist for Premier League player of the season.

Saka's Arsenal team-mates Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard were both selected but there was no space for the England winger.

The 22-year-old has enjoyed another productive season under Mikel Arteta, scoring 16 goals and making nine assists to help Arsenal challenge for the Premier League title.

Saka was named on the shortlist for young player of the season but Merson was 'very surprised' he was snubbed from the main list.

Rice and Odegaard were joined in the eight-player shortlist by Manchester City duo Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer and Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak.

Asked if he was surprised Saka was omitted from the shortlist, Merson told Sky Sports: 'Yeah, very much so. 

'When it comes to the vote, I think people forget about form at the start of the season. He was unplayable at the start of the season. 

Bukayo Saka has enjoyed another impressive season for Arsenal (Picture: Getty)

'I know it's been a little bit harder for him recently but teams double up on him. That's what happens when you're successful and good at your job, teams don't want him on the ball. 

'I am quite shocked at that… Arsenal are at the top and Saka's been superb so he should be in with a shout for player of the year, no doubt about that.' 

Saka will hope to make more of an impact on Sunday when title-chasing Arsenal travel to Old Trafford to face struggling Manchester United.

The Gunners head to Manchester sitting second in the Premier League after title rivals Manchester City thumped Fulham 4-0 on Saturday to go top.

Arsenal are chasing a first league title since 2004, while Pep Guardiola's side are aiming to become the first team in history to win four successive Premier League titles.

The big games will keep on coming for Saka after the conclusion of the Premier League season, with the Arsenal star set to play a big part in England's Euro 2024 campaign this summer.

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Nemanja Vidic has been impressed by Gabriel and William Saliba at Arsenal (Getty)

Nemanja Vidic has praised the mentality of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

Saliba and Gabriel have been pivotal to Arsenal's impressive season under Mikel Arteta, helping the club keep 17 Premier League clean sheets so far this term.

Arsenal will be hoping for another solid defensive display at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon as Arteta's side can retake top spot in the Premier League if they beat United.

And Vidic, who won five Premier League titles during his career with United, has been impressed with Arsenal's defensive duo.

When asked to give his verdict on the Premier League's best defenders, Vidic told The Sunday Times: 'I like talking about the young ones. Micky van de Ven, he's fast, strong and good in the air, and has capabilities to really improve.

'The two from Arsenal [William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes] are doing well. Watching them, I feel they like defending and want the clean sheet. I like the mentality they show.

'And they are a partnership. That is important. Arsenal, this season, have not been conceding many goals and the situation when they went to City and didn't concede – that was a statement of Arsenal as a team. That they want to win the trophy. Not just play nice. I think that's good. Finally!'

Nemanja Vidic insists Manchester United's current run of form will help Sir Jim Ratcliffe assess the squad (Getty)

Meanwhile, Vidic believes United's current poor run of form under Erik ten Hag will help give an accurate assessment of the squad for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ahead of the summer transfer window.

'Everything comes from the top down. Especially values,' Vidic said.

'For the new management it's not great that United is in this situation it is – but it's good for them to see the capability of the players. Almost to see the worst of Man United.

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'I look at Sir Jim Ratcliffe, he is a very successful person in his businesses and not by accident. He has so many people under his management and understands the importance of structure and mentality and culture.

'Looking from the outside, I think what he's trying to do is to put the right leadership in the right areas and create a winning culture. I think everyone is waiting for Manchester United to win. Not just United fans.'

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Cole Palmer's incredible debut season at Chelsea continues (Picture: Getty Images)

Reece James believes Cole Palmer is already one of the best players in the world, but the young superstar is not so sure about that just yet.

The Blues won a memorable game at Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon, taking an early lead, then falling behind but bouncing back to win 3-2 at the City Ground.

Palmer did not get on the scoresheet, but he did provide a brilliant assist for Mykhailo Mudryk's opener.

James also provided an assist as he came off the bench to make his first Premier League appearance since December, finally recovered from a hamstring injury.

The full-back was thrilled to be back in the action and had a special word for Palmer who is enjoying a stunning first season with Chelsea, netting 21 Premier League goals.

'It's been a long wait for me so I'm happy to come back into the team,' James told Sky Sports. 'We learn every day, we're still young but we are improving and we're coming strong at the end of the season.

'Cole Palmer is one of the best in the world, I think personally. At [Manchester] City he didn't play as much as he would like but he has come here and taken the chance with both hands.

Reece James was finally back in action for Chelsea at Nottingham Forest (Picture: Getty Images)

'Slowly but surely we are finding our feet and reaching a level.'

Presented with quite a hefty claim about his talents, Palmer wasn't convinced, saying: 'I wouldn't go that far! But it's nice to hear.

'It's all new to me. This is my first season playing properly in the league. It was a very important win and now we focus on the next one.'

The victory in Nottingham leaves Chelsea seventh, but only behind Newcastle in sixth on goal difference as their push for European football gathers pace thanks to three wins on the spin.

On their late bid for a Europa League spot, manager Mauricio Pochettino said: 'I hope yes, but there are still two big games.'

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Lucia Garcia scored Man Utd's third goal before the hour mark (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United have clinched the Women's FA Cup trophy for the first time in the club's history with a 4-0 victory over Tottenham on Sunday.

Ella Toone opened the scoring for the Red Devils just before half-time at Wembleywith a sumptuous, curling finish which rose and looped past Rebecca Spencer.

Rachel Williams, who left Spurs to join United in 2022, doubled the lead for Marc Skinner's side in the second half with a superb header from a deep free-kick.

United then found themselves 3-0 up before the hour mark following a huge goalkeeping error from Spencer – as Lucia Garcia slotted into an empty net – and the Spaniard got on the scoresheet again to spark wild celebrations at Wembley.

It is the first time in 12 years that a club outside of the WSL big three – Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City – have lifted the Women's FA Cup trophy after United painfully lost to Emma Hayes' Blues in last year's final.

United, who headed into this year's final as the favourites, dominated the first half and were finally rewarded with virtually the last kick before the break as England international Toone shifted past Eveliina Summanen and fired her shot from outside the box into the top corner.

Less than 10 minutes into the second half, Katie Zelem's free-kick from distance found Williams in the box who climbed highest and found the back of the net.

Man Utd's Rachel Williams was mobbed by teammates after her goal (Picture: Getty)

Just before the hour mark, United had a three-goal cushion as Spurs 'keeper Spencer passed the ball straight to the feet of Garcia, who easily slotted home.

Lionesses star Beth England hit the crossbar for Spurs as the north Londoners attempted to reduce United's lead but on 74 minutes, Garcia made it 4-0 after some sloppy defending allowed her to power home from inside the box.

No more goals followed as United, who only reached the top-flight of women's football in 2019, made history by landing the iconic trophy for the very first time.

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'Manchester United have been stronger in every department,' Former Lioness Izzy Christiansen told the BBC. 'They haven't been incredible but they have been efficient.

'This performance from Manchester United is the epitome of how I'd envisage how a Manchester United team has to perform.

'They have been resilient in defence and had that sprinkling of magic when it's been needed.'

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Casemiro has had a nightmare season at Manchester United (Picture: Getty Images)

Brazil legend Rivaldo believes Casemiro made a mistake by swapping Real Madrid for Manchester United, feeling his compatriot is being blamed for the Red Devils' injury nightmares this season.

Casemiro had an impressive first season in England last time around, but has gone sharply downhill over the current campaign.

His own injuries have not helped, neither have fitness problems for others as the 32-year-old has been asked to fill in at centre-back, where he is clearly not as comfortable as his usual central midfield.

Rivaldo reckons Casemiro should have stayed at Real Madrid instead of making the switch to Old Trafford in 2022, where things may not have been so difficult for him.

Speaking to the brand new Betting.Betfair.com website about the latest football news, Betfair Ambassador Rivaldo said: 'Casimiro is a great person, a friend of mine and someone I played with when I was at Sao Paulo.

'He had an amazing career at Real Madrid. In my opinion, it was the wrong decision for him to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United.

'I think he was living a beautiful story at Real Madrid, but of course, the financial side of things helped his decision.

Casemiro has been in very poor form this season (Picture: Shutterstock)

'Manchester United are in a terrible moment, with so many injuries. and Casemiro is a midfield player, not a striker or defender, so people criticise him playing out of position, but in my opinion, he is not to blame at all, because Manchester United are struggling massively on their own.'

So poor has Casemiro's form been this season that Brazil head coach Dorival Júnior has left him out of the Copa America squad this summer.

Explaining his decision, Dorival said: 'He deserves all the respect from all of us. I had a conversation with him in Manchester about three months ago.

Erik ten Hag and Casemiro are both under great scrutiny at Manchester United (Picture: Getty Images)

'I explained what I thought about his situation, his team's situation, and what I needed. It doesn't mean, because it's not coming right now, that it is or will be ruled out, in any sense.'

'He knows very well what I think about him, and that's the main thing. Tomorrow (Saturday), calmly, I will make contact with Casemiro, naturally stating what I believe could happen in the future, especially because he is a player who deserves consideration, affection, respect and that we continue to believe in an athlete of this level.'

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