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    Premier League announces December 2023 Player of the Month nominees

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    • Premier League Player of the Month: December 2023 nominees revealed

    Premier League announces December 2023 Player of the Month nominees
    Premier League announces December 2023 Player of the Month nominees

    The Premier League has unveiled the eight-man shortlist for the Player of the Month award for December 2023. This period is typically hectic in English football, with a loaded festive schedule featuring numerous games and goals. Let’s take a look at the nominees:

    1. Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
    Appearances: 6
    Goals: 1
    Assists: 2
    Clean sheets: 3

    Alexander-Arnold’s attacking contributions, whether playing at right-back or in midfield, have played a significant role in Liverpool’s position in the Premier League title race. He started the month with a crucial goal in a 4-3 victory against Fulham and provided assists against Sheffield United and Arsenal.

    2. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
    Appearances: 7
    Goals: 3
    Assists: 3

    Matheus Cunha, previously an outcast at Atletico Madrid, has found his groove at Wolverhampton. In December, the versatile forward scored against Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, and Everton. He also contributed an assist in a convincing win against Everton and provided key passes in victories over Burnley and Brentford.

    3. Mohammed Kudus (West Ham United)
    Appearances: 6
    Goals: 4

    West Ham’s Ghanaian sensation, Mohammed Kudus, made a significant impact in December, scoring four goals. This included a brace against Wolves and goals against Crystal Palace and Manchester United.

    4. Michael Olise (Crystal Palace)
    Appearances: 7
    Goals: 4
    Assists: 1

    Despite nursing a hamstring problem for much of the season, Michael Olise played a crucial role for Crystal Palace in December. He contributed with goals against Manchester City, Chelsea, and Brentford, along with a vital assist in a draw against rivals Brighton & Hove Albion.

    5. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
    Appearances: 6
    Goals: 4
    Assists: 2

    Cole Palmer played a key role in Chelsea’s turnaround during December, scoring against Manchester United and Sheffield United and delivering a stunning brace away at Luton Town. He also secured assists in wins over Sheffield United and Luton Town.

    6. Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth)
    Appearances: 6
    Goals: 2
    Assists: 1
    Clean sheets: 3

    Marcos Senesi showcased impressive stats for a center-back in December, scoring goals against Manchester United and Crystal Palace, providing an assist at Nottingham Forest, and keeping clean sheets in half of his games.

    7. Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth)
    Appearances: 6
    Goals: 6

    Dominic Solanke’s standout December featured a remarkable match-winning hat-trick in Bournemouth’s 3-2 victory at Nottingham Forest. He also found the net against Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Fulham.

    8. Son Heung-Min (Tottenham Hotspur)
    Appearances: 7
    Goals: 4
    Assists: 4

    Son Heung-min continued to be a key contributor for Tottenham in December, scoring against Manchester City, Newcastle, Everton, and Bournemouth. His four assists included two against Newcastle, one at City, and another away at Brighton.