Ranking the 5 favorites for the Premier League Player of the Season Award (2021-22)

#3 Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Cristiano Ronaldo's role at Manchester United has become the subject of much discussion of late. The 36-year-old's lack of pressing has regularly been brought up as one of the things that's bogging down this Manchester United side.

But the sheer number of games Cristiano Ronaldo has already won for Manchester United across all competitions cannot be overlooked. The brace against Arsenal last Thursday was a solid response from the veteran striker.

Ronaldo's technical artistry and physical capabilities have helped Manchester United avoid disaster on multiple fronts this term. The Portuguese international has scored six goals and provided two assists in 11 Premier League appearances so far.

If Ronaldo continues to be the main striker for the Red Devils under Ralf Rangnick, his Premier League goal tally will easily cross the 20s.

#2 Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)

Bernardo Silva had fallen down the pecking order at Manchester City during the 2020-21 season. He was even linked with an exit in the 2021 January transfer window. Fast forward to December 2021 and Bernardo Silva is Manchester City's best player.

The 27-year-old has been absolutely brilliant and he has played in a variety of roles across midfield and the frontline. Silva's close control, tactical intelligence and incredible technical ability, which enable him to pull off the audacious, set him apart from the rest.

But more than anything, it is Silva's sharpness in front of goal that has been really surprising this term. The Portuguese international has scored seven goals and provided one assist in 14 Premier League appearances so far. Manchester City are now at the top of the Premier League table.

If Silva kicks on like this, it could be City's name on the title again and Silva will be a frontrunner in the race for the Premier League Player of the Season Award.

#1 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

As things stand, beating Mohamed Salah to the Premier League Player of the Season looks nearly impossible. The Egyptian international has simply been a class apart this term and is one of the most in-form players in the world right now.

Salah has become a lethal presence on the right wing. The 29-year-old has scored several spectacular goals already this season. He has been extremely consistent as well and has either scored or assisted in 18 of his last 20 appearances across all competitions.

Salah is by far the favorite to win the Premier League Player of the Season Award. He has already scored a whopping 13 goals and provided nine assists in 15 appearances in the Premier League for Liverpool this term.