Premier League - player of the month: Mbeumo and 7 other contenders nominated! (official)

Premier League player of the month: Mbeumo among the eight nominees!

The eight nominees for the Premier League Player of the Month for October have now been announced. Here is the full list:

– Thursday, 30 October 2025

The voting is now open on the official Premier League website. While Erling Haaland is the clear favourite, Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Guimarães are determined to challenge him for the crown. Now, it’s up to the fans to decide which player left the biggest mark on English football in October.

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