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Premier League 2022-23: Who did you pick as your club's player of the season?

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It's been another Premier League season full of skills, thrills, spills, drama, controversy, joy and despair. Through the ups and downs - or just ups or downs depending on who you support - which player stood out as the top performer for your side?

Our fan writers picked four candidates for their club below and we left you to make your choice.

The vote is now closed and the results are in...

Arsenal

Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard and Ben White
Candidates chosen by Charlene Smith, AFTV

Nominees: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard, Ben White

Winner: Martin Odegaard - 68%

Charlene Smith, AFTVBBC Russian: Our captain has lived up to the role fantastically. His movement and creativity is magical and he reads the game well. Odegaard has shown us this season that his feet do the talking. He won December's Premier League Player of the Month award and then was named Premier League Player of the Year at the London Football Awards.

Aston Villa

Tyrone Mings, Douglas Luiz, Ashley Young and Ollie Watkins
Candidates chosen by Richard Sutherland, The Villa Park Podcast

Nominees: Tyrone Mings, Douglas Luiz, Ashley Young, Ollie Watkins

Winner: Ollie Watkins - 58%

Richard Sutherland, The Villa Park Podcast:BBC Russian Another player who has really benefited from Emery taking over. Watkins has simplified his game - he now doesn't chase across the backline - and has reaped the rewards. A run of 11 goals in 12 games was just incredible.

Bournemouth

Philip Billing, Neto, Jefferson Lerma and Marcus Tavernier
Candidates chosen by Tom Jordan, Back of the Net

Nominees: Philip Billing, Neto, Jefferson Lerma, Marcus Tavernier

Winner: Philip Billing - 45%

Tom Jordann, Back of the Net:BBC Russian Billing has been colossal for us this season. He's now one of Gary O'Neil's first names on the team sheet, our top goal-scorer from midfield and a consistent performer throughout. We'll do well to keep hold of him, as I'm sure there will be plenty of suitors for the Danish maestro.

Brentford

Ivan Toney, Ben Mee, David Raya and Mathias Jensen
Candidates chosen by Ian Westbrook, Beesotted

Nominees: Ivan Toney, Ben Mee, David Raya, Mathias Jensen

Winner: Ivan Toney - 62%

Ian Westbrook, Beesotted:BBC Russian Ivan is the Premier League's third-top scorer with 20 goals - a hugely impressive total, especially given he played in League One three seasons ago. He contributes all over the pitch, particularly defending set-pieces, deservedly won his first England cap in March, and will be missed by Brentford during his ban.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Split picture of Jason Steele, Julio Enciso, Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo
Candidates chosen by Stuart Matthews, Proud Seagulls

Nominees: Jason Steele, Julio Enciso, Alexis Mac Allister, Moises Caicedo

Winner: Alexis Mac Allister - 54%

Stuart Matthews, Proud Seagulls:BBC Russian I had to add him to this list - our very own World Cup winner. I'm sure over the summer there will be interest for him in the transfer market. The club, no doubt, have put a huge price on his head. He is an amazing player and can be found all over midfield as well as further forward. He can dominate the top of the box and catch the defence off guard.

Chelsea

Ben Chilwell, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Enzo Fernandez and Thiago Silva
Candidates chosen by Ross Mooring, Chelsea Fancast

Nominees: Ben Chilwell, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Enzo Fernandez, Thiago Silva

Winner: Thiago Silva - 64%

Ross Mooring, Chelsea Fancast:BBC Russian Silva was one man who played with passion, toughness and an unmistakable swagger in Chelsea blue. The ageless Brazilian wonder put his body on the line to fight for the team time and time again.

Crystal Palace

Marc Guehi, Cheick Doucoure, Joachim Andersen and Michael Olise
Candidates chosen by Jay Crame, The Eagles Beak

Nominees: Marc Guehi, Cheick Doucoure, Joachim Andersen, Michael Olise

Winner: Michael Olise - 54%

Jay Crame, The Eagles Beak:BBC Russian This guy is the real deal. He may not smile much, but it says everything about his contribution to the team when he has 11 assists to his name - the most in the Premier League by a Palace player.

Everton

Seamus Coleman, Jordan Pickford, Dwight McNeil and James Tarkowski
Candidates chosen by Briony Bragg, This Fan Girl

Nominees: Seamus Coleman, Jordan Pickford, Dwight McNeil, James Tarkowski

Winner: Jordan Pickford - 55%

Briony Bragg, This Fan Girl:BBC Russian Jordan has shown all the grit and determination he did last season to try to drag us out of the relegation fight, pulling off some stunning saves in the process. There are so many game-changing moments he has stopped happening. England's number one, without doubt.

Fulham

Bernd Leno, Kenny Tete, Tim Ream, Joao Palhinha
Candidates selected by Dan Crawford, Hammy End

Nominees: Bernd Leno, Kenny Tete, Tim Ream, Joao Palhinha

Winner: Joao Palhinha - 68%

Dan Crawford, Hammy End:BBC Russian The signing of the season bar none. We wonder at how Fulham prised Palhinha away from Sporting Lisbon for £18m after watching his tenacious tackling and reading of the game, while also loving his appreciation of the reworking of 'Tequila' in his honour. A Craven Cottage cult hero already.

Leeds United

Luis Sinisterra, Jack Harrison, Tyler Adams and Rordrigo
Candidates chosen by Jess Furness, Her Game Too

Nominees: Luis Sinisterra, Jack Harrison, Tyler Adams, Rodrigo

Winner: Rodrigo - 53%

Jess Furness, Her Game Too:BBC Russian Rodrigo has scored 13 goals in the league this season despite missing plenty of games because of injury, and those goals have been important. He can hold his head up high and know that we are grateful for him fighting for the badge. Rodrigo will get snapped up in no time now we've been relegated.

Leicester City

James Maddison, Harvey Barnes, Kelechi Iheanacho and Nampalys Mendy
Candidates chosen by Sam Holloway, LeicesterFanTV

Nominees: James Maddison, Harvey Barnes, Kelechi Iheanacho, Nampalys Mendy

Winner: James Maddison - 62%

Sam Holloway, LeicesterFanTV:BBC Russian While his time looks to be complete at Leicester as he moves onto bigger prospects, he has still been our standout player of the season. In 32 matches, he has 10 goals and nine assists, which is very good record considering he is a central attacking midfield player in an overall poor Foxes side

Liverpool

Alisson, Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Stefan Bajcetic
Candidates chosen by Harriet Prior, The Anfield Wrap

Nominees: Alisson, Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Stefan Bajcetic

Winner: Alisson - 50%

Harriet Prior, The Anfield Wrap:BBC Russian It's unsettling for Liverpool fans to think where they'd be this season without this man in goal. Recently marking a century of clean sheets, Alisson's standards have rarely faltered. Left more exposed than ever before, the keeper proved he is up for the job - and that's without mentioning his passing capabilities and leadership qualities.

Manchester City

Erling Haaland, Nathan Ake, John Stones and Rodri
Candidates chosen by Ger Deegan, formerly of Maine Road Ramble

Nominees: Erling Haaland, Nathan Ake, John Stones, Rodri

Winner: Erling Haaland - 76%

Ger Deegan, formerly of Maine Road Ramble:BBC Russian How could you even consider a list without mentioning Haaland? What a signing he has been. The talk and attention heading into the season was all about how Manchester City would adapt to playing with a genuine striker again. I think it's safe to say all questions have been emphatically answered.

Manchester United

Marcus Rashford, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw
Candidates chosen by Dale O'Donnell, Stretty News

Nominees: Marcus Rashford, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw

Winner: Casemiro - 53%

Dale O'Donnell, Stretty News:BBC Russian Manchester United have been crying out for a top quality defensive midfielder for years. The Brazilian hasn't just provided the team with security in that area, but he possesses the ability to unlock teams from deep positions and has scored a number of important goals. A midfield general.

Newcastle United

Joelinton, Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson and Sven Botman
Candidates chosen by Pete Davey, LoadedMagNUFC

Nominees: Joelinton, Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson, Sven Botman

Winner: Kieran Trippier - 55%

Pete Davey, LoadedMag NUFC:BBC Russian The skipper led by example. His calmness under pressure has helped guide this inexperienced team through difficult periods this season, and he is also crucial to everything good we do on the pitch. Corners, free-kicks, chances created - stats better than most midfielders and attackers. My captain!

Nottingham Forest

Serge Aurier, Felipe, Morgan Gibbs-White and Brennan Johnson
Candidates chosen by Ben Dore, Dore on Tour

Nominees: Serge Aurier, Felipe, Morgan Gibbs-White, Brennan Johnson

Winner: Morgan Gibbs-White - 66%

Ben Dore, Dore on Tour:BBC Russian Forest paid a club record fee for Gibbs-White. At the time it was scoffed at, but his performances in recent weeks have reaffirmed what a great signing he was. His pace, drive and boundless energy, along with his creativity, put him right up there with our standout performers.

Southampton

James Ward-Prowse, Romeo Lavia, Carlos Alcaraz and Romain Perraud
Candidates chosen by Ray Hunt, In That Number

Nominees: James Ward-Prowse, Romeo Lavia, Carlos Alcaraz, Romain Perraud

Winner: James Ward-Prowse - 71%

Ray Hunt, In That Number:BBC Russian Ever ready, ever present and always leading by example in what appears to be his final season at Southampton - a club he's represented since he was eight years old. This campaign, he leads the team in goals and assists and has moved to within just one of the Premier League free-kick record.

Tottenham Hotspur

Harry Kane, Rodrigo Bentancur, Fraser Forster and Emerson Royal
Candidates chosen by John Wenham, Lilywhite Rose

Nominees: Harry Kane, Rodrigo Bentancur, Fraser Forster, Emerson Royal

Winner: Harry Kane - 86%

John Wenham, Lilywhite Rose:BBC Russian Kane is the one man who has continued to deliver despite the form of those around him. Where would Spurs be without their talisman? The world-class forward has hit 30 goals in the league and without the arrival of Erling Haaland would comfortably be the Golden Boot winner (again). Kane also became Spurs' all-time leading goalscorer this season, overtaking Jimmy Greaves.

West Ham United

Declan Rice, Said Benrahma, Lucas Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen
Candidates chosen by James Jones, We Are West Ham

Nominees: Declan Rice, Said Benrahma, Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen

Winner: Declan Rice - 74%

James Jones, We Are West Ham:BBC Russian We've come to expect consistently world-class performances from Rice over the years, which is why he probably hasn't been hailed as often as he would normally be. However, without his ever-presence and ongoing development as one of the world's best midfielders, we wouldn't be in a European final.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Craig Dawson, Ruben Neves, Mario Lemina and Toti Gomes
Candidates chosen by Dazzling Dave, Always Wolves Fan TV

Nominees: Craig Dawson, Ruben Neves, Mario Lemina, Toti

Winner: Ruben Neves - 71%

Dazzling Dave, Always Wolves Fan TV:BBC Russian Captain Fantastic! Mr Consistent! Legend! When times were tough, Ruben got stuck in and helped dig this team out of the mire. He gives his heart and soul every time he pulls on the old gold shirt. The six years of Ruben at Molineux have been amazing!

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