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Manchester City star should win Player of the Year AND Young Player of the Year, says talkSPORT pundit
TL;DR
Nico O’Reilly of Manchester City is favored to win both Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year, according to talkSPORT pundit Ally McCoist. He has excelled in multiple positions this season, contributing significantly to the team's success.
Key points
- Nico O'Reilly is a Manchester City star
- He is favored for Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year
- O'Reilly has scored 5 goals and provided 3 assists this season
- He has played as a midfielder, left-back, and No.10
- Ally McCoist supports his candidacy for both awards
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Manchester City star should win Player of the Year AND Young Player of the Year, says talkSPORT pundit
- Nico O’Reilly has emerged as a favourite for both Player and Young Player of the Year.
- Primarily a midfielder, O’Reilly has thrived as a left-back and No.10, tallying 5 goals and 3 assists in 31 Premier League appearances this season.
- Following City’s 2-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Southampton, the academy graduate is central to Pep Guardiola’s hunt for a second domestic treble.
Ally McCoist has insisted that in Nico O’Reilly, Manchester City have this season’s Young Player of the Year recipient as well as the winner of the overall Player of the Year in the Premier League.
The rise of the Manchester-born academy graduate has arguably been the story of the season at the Etihad Stadium, with Nico O’Reilly becoming Pep Guardiola’s tactical Swiss Army knife, picking up the club’s Player of the Month award for February 2026.
The England international’s recent form includes a vital goal in the 3-0 dismantling of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, and a brace against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final to spark a huge end-of-season push for a domestic Treble.
City sit just three points behind Arsenal with a game in hand, largely thanks to O’Reilly’s ability to cover for the injured in midfield while still offering a goal threat, and offering a level of assuredness at left-back when called upon.
Q&A
Who is Nico O'Reilly and why is he favored for Player of the Year?
Nico O'Reilly is a Manchester City midfielder and academy graduate, favored for Player of the Year due to his impressive performance, including 5 goals and 3 assists in 31 Premier League matches.
What positions has Nico O'Reilly played this season?
This season, Nico O'Reilly has played primarily as a midfielder, but he has also thrived as a left-back and No.10.
What did Ally McCoist say about Nico O'Reilly's chances for awards?
Ally McCoist stated that Nico O'Reilly should win both the Young Player of the Year and the overall Player of the Year in the Premier League.
How has Nico O'Reilly contributed to Manchester City's success this season?
Nico O'Reilly has been central to Manchester City's success, notably contributing to their FA Cup semi-final win and being named Player of the Month for February 2026.
