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Arsenal are aiming to win the Premier League title this season under the guidance of Mikel Arteta
Brentford are also eyeing a surprise place in Europe, whilst Fulham and FA Cup holders Crystal Palace are looking to finish as high as possible. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur find themselves down in 15th after a tough season as West Ham also fight for survival. Here is a look at the nominees at the latest London Football Awards....
Arsenal players dominate London Football Awards
Arsenal pair Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber have been nominated for the best men’s player at a London Premier League club for the 2025/26 campaign at the London Football Awards. Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has also been put forward for the top prize, along with Fulham winger Harry Wilson and Brentford striker Igor Thiago.
Adam Wharton, Estevao, Michael Kayode, Josh King and Oliver Scarles are up for the best men’s player under the age of 21. Meanwhile, the Gunners’ head coach Mikel Arteta will compete with Alex Neil, Andy Woodman, Keith Andrews and Lize Kop for the best London manager’s prize.
Arsenal remain at the top flight summit and are six points above Manchester City. They have fallen short over recent years behind the likes of City and Liverpool. The likes of Rice and Timber have played key roles behind their success this term and will be eager to help their team get over the line.
London Football Awards nominees including Arsenal, Chelsea and Fulham players in full
The London Football Awards 2026 will take place on Thursday 5 March at Exhibition White City in aid of charity partner Willow Foundation.
Premier League Player: Best men’s player at a London Premier League Club in the 2025/2026 season.
Declan Rice - Arsenal
Harry Wilson - Fulham
Igor Thiago - Brentford
Jurriën Timber - Arsenal
Moisés Caicedo - Chelsea
Men’s Young Player: Best men’s player aged under 21 at a London Club
Adam Wharton - Crystal Palace
Estêvão - Chelsea
Michael Kayode - Brentford
Josh King - Fulham
Oliver Scarles - West Ham
Goalkeeper: Best goalkeeper at a London Club (Premier League, WSL and EFL) in the 2025/2026 season.
Bernd Leno - Fulham
Caoimhín Kelleher - Brentford
David Raya - Arsenal
Grant Smith - Bromley
Lize Kop - Tottenham Hotspur Women's
Manager: Best Manager at a London Club (Premier League, WSL and EFL) in the 2025/2026 season.
Alex Neil - Millwall
Andy Woodman - Bromley
Keith Andrews - Brentford
Martin Ho - Tottenham Hotspur Women's
Mikel Arteta - Arsenal
David Seaman MBE, former Arsenal goalkeeper and Honorary President of Willow Foundation, said: “We’ve got an incredible list of nominees for our 2026 awards, recognising the very best of our footballing community here in London. So many of our clubs have achieved remarkable things both on and off the pitch this season, and we’re excited to celebrate these accomplishments next month, all whilst raising vital funds for Willow.”
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