The eight-man shortlist for the Premier League’s EA Sports Player of the Month award for September has been revealed, with five English players on the shortlist.
It’s no surprise to see Everton duo James Rodriguez and certified goal machine Dominic Calvert-Lyon receive the certificate, while Leicester are the other top-flight club to have two members on the shortlist.
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Starting with a man of this moment in time, Calvert Lyon Electric has been in form for the Toffees this season, having already scored five goals in the league, including a hat-trick at home to West Brom on matchday two.
A total of five goals in his three league outings so far have taken him to the top of the scoring charts, but he has also had a helping hand. New signature Rodriguez The Englishman has taken to football like a duck to water, and even earned a place on EA’s shortlist for September’s award.
There is also a pair of foxes in the race. Timothy Castagan And Jamie Vardy. The Belgian full-back has been integral to the Foxes’ winning start to the season, while Vardy’s five goals have seen him sit alongside his Everton counterpart at the top of the scoring charts. Three of those came in a memorable 5-2 win at Manchester City.
Harry Kane He has started his season with 12 goals in seven matches in all competitions, but with five assists already in the Premier League – four coming in the same game – it would be no surprise to see him on the list. It is not a matter of
Kane already has five assists and a goal this season. / Sebastian Frege / MB Media / Getty Images
Sadio agreed. Scoring three goals in his three top-flight outings, and helping Liverpool maintain a 100% start to the new campaign, has picked up where it left off as they bid to defend their title. He left last season.
New boys Leeds have made a welcome return to the top tier of English football after a 16-year absence and have made it more than welcome with two wins from their opening three matches. has been the key to these victories. Patrick Bamfordwho has scored in each of his three matches, including a late winner in the recent win over Sheffield United.
Rounding out the list is the human sponge. Tariq Lamptey. Not only is the Brighton right-back terrifyingly quick and skilful, he’s also a fearless fine defender who seems to absorb the energy from 100 or more tackles to produce some of Graham Potter’s spectacular displays every match. is forwarded to.
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