The race for the 2025/26 Premier League season's top honors is heating up, with the official shortlists for the EA SPORTS Player, Barclays Manager, and Premier League Young Player of the Season awards now revealed. Fans have until 18 May to cast their votes and help decide the winners.

In the managerial category, six of the league's finest tacticians are vying for the Barclays Manager of the Season award. The nominees include Keith Andrews, Mikel Arteta, Michael Carrick, Pep Guardiola, Andoni Iraola, and Regis Le Bris—a diverse mix of seasoned champions and rising stars who have each made a significant impact this campaign.

For the EA SPORTS Player of the Season award, eight standout performers have been shortlisted. Arsenal leads the charge with three nominees: defensive rock Gabriel, shot-stopper David Raya, and midfield engine Declan Rice. Manchester City contributes two names in prolific striker Erling Haaland and versatile forward Antoine Semenyo. Completing the list are Brentford's Igor Thiago, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, and Nottingham Forest's creative force Morgan Gibbs-White—each bringing their unique flair to the pitch.

The Young Player of the Season category celebrates the league's brightest emerging talents, with eight players aged 21 or under at the start of the season earning nominations. The shortlist features Manchester City's Rayan Cherki, West Ham's Matheus Fernandes, Newcastle defender Lewis Hall, Brentford's throw-in specialist Michael Kayode, Bournemouth duo Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott, Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, and Carabao Cup final hero Nico O'Reilly. These young stars have lit up the Premier League with their energy and skill, proving the future of English football is in good hands.