Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Arsenal's Alessia Russo have been honored with the Football Writers' Association (FWA) awards for the men's and women's player of the season, respectively. This recognition underscores their exceptional performances and significant contributions to their teams.

Salah's Record-Breaking Season

Salah has been instrumental in Liverpool's triumphant Premier League campaign, scoring 28 goals and providing 18 assists. This remarkable feat not only helped Liverpool secure the league title but also set a new record for the most goal involvements in a single 38-game Premier League season. Additionally, Salah's prowess was evident in the Champions League, where he scored 3 goals and assisted 4 as Liverpool advanced to the last 16.

Russo's Stellar Performance

On the women's side, Alessia Russo has been a standout player for Arsenal in the Women's Super League. With 12 goals and 2 assists to her name, Russo has been a key figure in Arsenal's campaign, despite the team trailing champions Chelsea by 12 points with one game remaining. Her performance in the Women's Champions League has also been noteworthy, contributing 8 goals and 2 assists in 14 games, leading Arsenal to the final against Barcelona.

Award Details and Voting

Salah's dominance was reflected in the voting, where he secured 90% of the votes from over 900 FWA members, the largest margin this century. His Liverpool teammate, Virgil van Dijk, came in second, followed by Newcastle's Alexander Isak and Arsenal's Declan Rice. Russo, on the other hand, edged out last year's winner, Khadija Shaw, to become the second Arsenal player to win the award. Her teammates, Mariona Caldentey and Chelsea's Millie Bright, finished third and fourth, respectively.

Looking Ahead

As both players continue to excel, their future prospects look promising. Salah recently signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool, extending his stay at Anfield until 2027. Russo, with her consistent performances, is set to play a pivotal role in Arsenal's upcoming matches, including the Women's Champions League final.

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