Liverpool and Manchester City lead the nominations: Shortlists for PFA awards in pictures

Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk and English forward Raheem Sterling the leading contenders

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The shortlists for the PFA Player of the Year award and Young Player of the Year award were announced on Saturday, with title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool leading the way in both categories.

City have three players shortlisted: forwards Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero and midfielder Bernardo Silva, while Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and teammate Sadio Mane represent the Reds.

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard completes the six-player list.

Click through the photo gallery above to learn more about each nominee and their credentials for the award. If you are using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Below is the gallery for the Young Player of the Year award, with Sterling and Silva again nominated. The City pair are joined by Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks, Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, and West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice.

Click through the gallery to learn more about each nominee and why they have been nominated.

Note: all stats included are correct at the time of the shortlists announcements.