Newcastle fans are requesting for ‘a description’ why Anthony Gordon isn’t on the Premier League’s Young Player of the Year candidates list.
Despite an underwhelming project for the Magpies as an entire, the winger has actually been a shining light for them, making a substantial enhancement on his efficiencies last season.
Following his £45million relocation from Everton last January, expectations were high for the child.
However, he just went on to net when, his side’s only objective in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on the last day.
This term, however, Gordon has actually been essential for Eddie Howe’s side, scoring 11 objectives and netting 11 helps in 46 looks, making him his very first senior England cap while doing so.
Despite all this, the 23-year-old has actually lost out on being consisted of in the Premier League YPOTY candidates list – and Geordies fans can’t think he’s been snubbed and Manchester United child Kobbiee Mainoo has actually been consisted of.
“Someone explain to me how Kobbie Mainoo is nominated for young player of the season over Anthony Gordon!!!” one fan composed on X.
“Mainoo is a good player and can’t wait to see what the future holds for him but AG has had a mad season and a miles better one than him.”
A second stated: “What made Mainoo be part of this list? He didn’t even play half the season. Gordon not here is a disgrace.”
“Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s clearly got talent but having Mainoo on this list over Anthony Gordon is straight up crackers,” a 3rd included.
Gordon has actually corresponded for Howe all season, whilst the Red Devils’ own young skill just emerged in late November.
The 19-year-old seriously pleased after his advancement at Old Trafford, likewise getting a call-up to the England team for the friendlies versus Brazil and Belgium in March as an outcome.
He scored 3 objectives and bagged one help in 27 looks for the Man United first string – however Magpies fans still can’t see how he gets ahead of their winger.
The vote, which will be cast by fans, includes simply 8 gamers who were aged 23 or under at the start of 2023/24 season.
The remainder of the candidates consist of Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and William Saliba and Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie.
Chelsea’s summer season finalizing Palmer scooped up Chelsea’s Young Player of the Year and Player of the Year at the Blues’ awards event today.
Meanwhile, Foden got the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year awards.
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