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Declan Rice has been named in the top six for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award for 2025.
The Arsenal midfielder enjoyed a strong campaign as Mikel Arteta's men finished second behind Liverpool.
Rice will go up against Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, Chelsea's Cole Palmer, and Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister and Mo Salah for the award.
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