Winning a Man of the Match award serves as a compelling metric to measure a player's impact in any team game. Players who value team success more than individual milestones are deserving of this honour. In football, the award is given to the player who has the most impact on his/her team's success, be it through goals or assists.
While winning the MOM award in a single match isn't everyone's cup of tea, some players have won it multiple times. It shows their skills, consistency, ability to perform under pressure etc. In this article, we take a look at the five players who have won the most Man of the Match awards in the Premier League so far this season (2023-24).
5. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) - 3
Erling Haaland is Manchester City's goal-scoring machine. The Norwegian footballer has scored 14 goals and provided four assists in his 15 league appearances, a testament to his consistent performances since his spectacular debut campaign. Haaland has been the fuel for City's many victories in the Premier League so far this season, earning him three Man of the Match awards.
4. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - 4
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is currently the second-highest goalscorer in the league, netting 11 times in 16 games so far this season. He has provided seven assists. The 32-year-old remains their key player, making an impact in almost all of their matches. The Egyptian winger has won the Man of the Match award four times in the Premier League so far this season.
3. Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) - 4
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku joins Salah on the list with four Man of the Match awards. The Belgian footballer joined the treble winners' camp this summer and proved himself to be a great addition to their attack. His pace, dribbling skills, and ball passing have been impressive so far. He has scored two goals and provided five assists in 11 appearances across all competitions for City.
2. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) - 4
Even though Manchester United have been inconsistent so far in the 2023-24 season, their skipper Bruno Fernandes continues to be impressive. The Red Devils were also hit by injury concerns for key players. Fernandes has scored three goals and provided three assists in 16 matches, the franchise's most impactful player. The Portuguese midfielder has won four Man of the Match awards.
1. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) - 5
Bukaya Saka has been Arsenal's most consistent and impactful performer this season. Currently one of the finest attackers in the world, Saka has five goals and six assists in 15 Premier League appearances so far this term. The English cricketer has won five Man of the Match awards.