John Stones, Bukayo Saka, Jack Grealish on Premier League shortlist for January award…

Manchester City defender John Stones, Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish are among the nominees for January’s Premier League Player of the Month award.

Stones helped Manchester City win each of their six Premier League fixtures in January, conceding just a single goal as part of a centre-back pairing alongside Ruben Dias. The England international also scored twice in the 4-0 win over Crystal Palace at the Etihad.

City team-mate Ilkay Gundogan also earns a nomination after scoring five goals during Pep Guardiola’s side’s ascent to the top of the table.

Nineteen-year-old Bukayo Saka also makes the shortlist after continuing his rise to prominence, scoring in each of Arsenal’s three victories in January. He’s joined by Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno, who conceded just one goal during the month.

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England midfielders Jack Grealish and James Maddison continued to contribute assists and goals at a consistent rate during January to put their names among the nominees, while West Brom midfielder Matheus Pereira and West Ham defender Craig Dawson also helped their sides to impressive form over the past few weeks.

EA SPORTS Player of the Month shortlist: Craig Dawson, Jack Grealish, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernd Leno, James Maddison, Matheus Pereira, Bukayo Saka, John Stones