FOOTBALL LEGANDS Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott have all picked different players for this season’s Player of the Year.
Given how competitve the season has been it’s unsurprisingly they can’t agree on a winner.
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Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Jill Scott all disagreed on who should be named Player of the Season Credit: Youtube / The Overlap
They all made incredible points for their picks showing just how tough and competitive this season has been Credit: Youtube / The Overlap
The quartet were asked on The Overlap to name their standout performer of the campaign, but each went in a completely different direction.
Neville backed Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, saying: “I’m going with Bruno Fernandes. I don’t put Declan Rice above both Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva.”
For Neville, Fernandes’ influence has been impossible to ignore, particularly during a difficult season for United.
He believes the Portuguese midfielder has consistently “raised the level” of those around him with his leadership and performances.
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Roy Keane, meanwhile, went for Manchester City star Bernardo Silva, but only under certain conditions.
Keane said: “If Manchester City win all three domestic trophies: Bernardo Silva.”
The former United skipper was clear that City’s success would heavily influence his choice.
Ian Wright took a different view entirely, insisting Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice must be in the conversation.
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Wright said Rice’s impact cannot be ignored, especially with Arsenal pushing at the top end of the table.
Jill Scott, however, opted for West Ham talisman Jarrod Bowen, praising his consistency in a struggling side.
Bruno Fernandes has been the shinning light of a Manchester United side that is chasing Champions League qualification Credit: Getty
Jarrod Bowen has been ‘mr consistent’ for West Ham United in their time of difficulty Credit: Getty
She said Bowen’s form has been crucial, with the forward often carrying the attacking burden for West Ham United.
There is also a growing feeling that if Arsenal go on to win the Premier League for the first time in 26 years, many will lean towards Rice as the standout player.
The England midfielder has been pivotal for Arsenal this season and famously told fans “it’s not over” after their 2-1 defeat to Manchester City.
That moment has been seen as symbolic of Arsenal’s resilience in the title race.
Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City this season but he’s been one of the driving force of this in-form Man City side Credit: Getty
Declan Rice has the mentality and ability to lead Arsenal to a Prem title Credit: Getty
Fernandes, though, continues to divide opinion, but few doubt his importance at United, where he remains the main creative force even in turbulent times.
Bowen’s case is equally strong, with eight Premier League goals this season and a reputation for reliability as West Ham battle to stay clear of relegation.
And for Silva, even in what could be his final season at City, his class still shines through, including a standout display against Arsenal where he even won an unlikely header over Viktor Gyokeres.
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