Goalscorers have lengthy been saluted however the introduction of the Premier League’s Playmaker Award has paid overdue tribute to the possibility creators.
Awarded to the participant with essentially the most assists in every marketing campaign, the race to win the 2024/25 prize is starting to warmth up. Ollie Watkins was the recipient final season along with his 13 assists serving to Aston Villa to Champions League qualification. However who will take the prize this time round?
Utilizing the newest odds we’ve ranked the 5 favourites to win the Premier League’s Playmaker Award this season.
Heung-min Son – Tottenham (100/1)
It’s been a tricky season for Tottenham. Ange Postecoglou’s facet have been decimated by accidents, with these within the facet struggling of their absence. Heung-min Son’s degree has been questioned every so often however the Spurs captain has nonetheless returned a good 9 assists. Simply 4 gamers have managed extra.
Mikkel Damsgaard – Brentford (50/1)
After a gradual first couple of seasons at Brentford, Mikkel Damsgaard has discovered the shape that noticed his preliminary arrival greeted with pleasure. The Denmark worldwide has been Brentford’s artistic hub this season, recording 10 assists within the Premier League.
Thomas Frank’s facet have been propelled by the objectives of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, however Damsgaard’s contribution has gone quietly below the radar.
Bukayo Saka – Arsenal (50/1)
Bukayo Saka was the frontrunner for this accolade earlier within the marketing campaign however a hamstring damage has sidelined the Arsenal winger since December. Saka underwent surgical procedure and is but to return for the Gunners. Regardless of that, he stays joint-second within the standings with 10 assists from simply 16 league appearances. His participation in Arsenal’s journey to Dubai for heat climate coaching this week suggests he could possibly be forward of schedule when it comes to restoration.
Antonee Robinson – Fulham (50/1)
Few would have anticipated Antonee Robinson to function on this record earlier than a ball had been kicked however the Fulham full-back has been excellent this season.
He’s obtained 10 Premier League assists for the marketing campaign and counting, with just one participant having managed extra. Extremely, the USA worldwide recorded simply seven assists in his earlier 101 video games as a Premier League participant.
He’s closing in on the single-season document for assists by a defender. The present landmark is 13 assists, set by Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold in 2019/20.
Mohamed Salah – Liverpool (1/250)
Mohamed Salah is the odds-on favorite after a spectacular season for Liverpool.
Salah is out in entrance with 17 assists for the marketing campaign and concentrating on his second Playmaker of the Season award. The Egyptian worldwide additionally leads the league for objectives (25) and has averaged a Premier League purpose involvement each 59.1 minutes to this point this season.
17 – Mohamed Salah has now assisted 17 objectives from open play within the Premier League this season; solely Thierry Henry in 2002-03 (20) has ever made extra in a single marketing campaign. Limitless.
It’s an astonishing return of productiveness from a participant who has set requirements in current seasons. On this type, he’s a candidate for the Ballon d’Or.
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