Arsenal’s impressive title challenge has been fuelled in part by the outstanding performances of two young stars: Bukayo Saka and William Saliba.

Their contributions have earned them nominations for the prestigious Premier League Young Player of the Season award.

Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (R) and Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (L) celebrate their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on December 31, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s French defender William Saliba (R) and Arsenal’s English midfielder Bukayo Saka (L) celebrate their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on December 31, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and William Saliba have been nominated for the 2023/24 Premier League Young Player of the Season award.

Both players have been instrumental in Arsenal‘s title challenge this season, with Saka contributing a career-high 16 goals and nine assists in the league.

Saliba, meanwhile, has been ever-present at the heart of the Gunners’ defence, playing every minute and helping them achieve a league-leading 17 clean sheets.

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Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (R) and Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (L) celebrate their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on December 31, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s French defender William Saliba (R) and Arsenal’s English midfielder Bukayo Saka (L) celebrate their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on December 31, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

The shortlist for the award features eight players who were aged 23 or under at the start of the season.

Saka and Saliba face competition from some of the league’s biggest names, and a Spurs player, including Manchester City‘s Erling Haaland (last year’s winner) and Phil Foden, Newcastle‘s Alexander Isak, Chelsea‘s Cole Palmer, Manchester United‘s Kobbie Mainoo, and Tottenham‘s Destiny Udogie.

Fans can vote for their choice for the award until midday on Monday, May 13th. Their votes will be combined with those of a panel of football experts to determine the winner, who will be announced on Saturday, May 18th.

This nomination is a testament to the significant contributions of both Bukayo Saka and William Saliba to Arsenal’s title push. Their performances have been crucial in keeping the Gunners in contention for their first Premier League title in nearly two decades.

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