The English Premier League announced on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the list of players nominated for the Best Player award for the sixth round, which notably excluded Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, Liverpool captain, despite his steady performance this season.

Liverpool suffered their first defeat this season against Crystal Palace (2-1) in a tough match at Anfield. Mohamed Salah participated but was unable to score or assist goals and did not leave a decisive mark in the match, justifying his absence from the nominations.

Ashley Young Aston Villa: goal + assist as a substitute against West Ham

Erling Haaland Manchester City: assist + two goals against Burnley

Daichi Kamada Crystal Palace: key passes + decisive corner against Liverpool

Shane Longstaff Leeds United: goal + assist against Nottingham

Declan Rice Arsenal: midfield control + key passes against Newcastle

Robin Rovers Sunderland: 6 crucial saves against Nottingham Forest

Igor Thiago Brentford: two goals against Manchester United

Danny Welbeck Brighton: equalizer + winning goal against Chelsea

Despite missing from the round’s list, Mohamed Salah remains one of the season’s standout players, especially after his brilliance in the Champions League. The upcoming match against Galatasaray could be an opportunity to respond in the Champions League, especially since Salah is considered one of the influential European players and scored in the tournament’s opening round.

Salah did not perform negatively, but the round witnessed remarkable performances by several stars, whether in scoring or directly influencing their teams’ results. His absence from the nominations does not indicate a decline but reflects fierce competition from other players in this particular round.