De Bruyne and Salah lead the way

As the Premier League heads into the final straight, most of the big issues have been settled.

It’s a matter of when, not if, Manchester City win the league. A combination of Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are set to make up the rest of the top four, with Chelsea now back at 20/1 in fifth.

But there’s a fierce battle raging for Player of the Season. Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah both have big claims as a result of their sensational form this term.

The Coral News Team have examined the duo’s cases, as well as two other outside shots…

Kevin De Bruyne

De Bruyne has been the best player for the league’s best team. The Belgian has been deployed in a slightly deeper role this term, which has given him the platform to run games for City.

He’s registered 15 assists in league action this term, the most in the division. The 26-year-old has chipped in with seven goals too.

Those numbers don’t do full justice to how impressive he’s been though. City have averaged 71.5% possession this term – the highest of any top-flight side since records began. De Bruyne’s ability to beat a man, pick a pass and make the right decision has been integral to their sparkling attacking play.

Mohamed Salah

Many people expected Salah to be an exciting addition to Liverpool’s attack. Few would have foreseen what a success he’s proven to be at Anfield already.

The £36.9m summer signing is the division’s top scorer with 29 goals. No one has ever scored more than 31 goals in a 38-game Premier League season. Salah has five games to change that.