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End of season awards 2021/22
LAYTH YOUSIF takes us through his highs and lows of the season, including a presser with Mourinho, his goal of the season, and the prestigious best pie award...
Liverpool's Fabinho (left) and team-mate Mohamed Salah embrace before the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpoo
Player of the season: As a member of the Football Writers’ Association it was a very close call between Mo Salah and Kevin de Bruyne — but I voted for Salah
Young player of the season: Bukayo Saka. Incredible to think he is still only 20
Goal of the season: I was privileged to see Salah’s outstanding goal against Watford at Vicarage Road back in October, which for me was the best strike I saw in the flesh all season. The best goal full stop? Salah’s against Manchester City in the absorbing 2-2 draw at Anfield back in the autumn. Such movement and quick feet, such an eye for goal, such confidence to take on a world class backline. The Spanish call it “illusion.” I call it genius.
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