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Bukayo Saka Snubbed in Young Players of The Season Award Nominee despite breakthrough season

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One surprising omission from the list of nominees is Bukayo Saka, with the Arsenal starlet failing to make the cut despite enjoying an impressive breakthrough campaign during which he excelled in various positions.

The award, which is for players who were aged 23 or under at the start of the 2019-20 season, will be voted for by fans.
Manchester United dominate the shortlist as their attackers Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial all named for the inaugural TAG Heuer Young Player of the Season Award.

Young Players of The Season Award Nominee: 
Trent Alexander-Arnold (age 21) – Liverpool Jack Grealish (age 24) – Aston Villa Mason Greenwood (age 18) – Manchester United Dean Henderson (age 23) – Sheffield United, Anthony Martial (age 24) – Manchester United, Mason Mount (age 21) – Chelsea Christian Pulisic (age 21) – Chelsea Marcus Rashford (age 22) – Manchester United Here are five who missed out: Bukayo Saka (age 18) – Arsenal Tammy Abraham (age 22) – Chelsea Declan Rice (age 21) – West Ham Reece James (age 20) – Chelsea Dwight McNeil (age 20) – Burnley