Six Players Vying For January Premier League Player Of The Month Announced

Six players have been shortlisted to vie for the Premier League's player of the month for January.

Six Players Vying For January Premier League Player Of The Month Announced

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne is in the mix after returning to competitive action following his long-term hamstring injury while Liverpool duo Diogo Jota and Conor Bradley have been picked too.

Richarlison, Elijah Adebayo and Gabriel Magalhaes complete the shortlist.

Richarlison struck twice for Spurs in as many games during a month that was punctuated by the winter break and FA Cup games.

Brazil defender Gabriel helped Arsenal to two wins from two and scored twice in a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Jota scored two times and provided three assists for Liverpool to help the Reds to three straight wins.

Adebayo scored his first career hattrick in Luton Town's surprise 4-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.

De Bruyne registered two assists and one goal in two games for champions Manchester City while young Bradley chipped in with three assists and one goal in two games for Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Rob Edwards and Mikel Arteta will fight for manager of the month award.