October's Showdown: Haaland, Cash, and the Eight Lock Horns for Premier League Player of the Month
30 October 2025
Eight Nominees for Premier League Player of the Month
English Premier League announced eight standout stars for October's Player of the Month. Fans will vote online alongside a panel of experts, with the winner revealed next week.
Voting closes Monday at noon after a blended tally from supporters and pundits is calculated.
The winner will be decided by a combination of fan votes and expert judgments, with the result to be announced in the following week.
Nominees and Highlights
Matty Cash (Aston Villa) delivered October's standout display, blending strong defense with dangerous forays forward. He helped Villa beat Burnley 2-1, then produced a superb assist that sparked the win over Tottenham Hotspur, and finished the month by scoring the decisive goal in a historic 1-0 win at Manchester City, snapping City's nine-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) kept his influence with two goals in October among five for the team. His first came from a thunderous long-range strike in the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, while a late, decisive goal against Fulham at the 90th minute sealed three points for Newcastle.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City) carried City’s firepower in October, scoring all three of City's goals in the month and lifting his league tally to 11 for the season, five ahead of the next rival. His first came at Brentford with a powerful finish, earning a vital away victory, while a double against Everton extended City's lead and pushed Guardiola's side toward another title chase.
Junior Krobi (Bournemouth) produced a breakout month for the youngster, scoring twice on his first Premier League start in a 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace, then adding another in the win over Nottingham Forest.
Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) sparked October’s attacking surge for United, guiding the team to three straight league wins. He opened the month with an assist in the 2-0 win over Sunderland, then struck after just 62 seconds at Liverpool, giving United a famous away success, before adding a brace in the 4-2 win over Brighton at Old Trafford.
Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) continued his strong form, scoring the opener in Sunderland’s 2-0 win over Wolverhampton and helping the backline keep a clean sheet. He also contributed to a late equalizer against Chelsea with a long throw that unsettled the defense and set up Wilson Isidore’s winner.
Igor Tiago (Brentford) continued his fine season with two goals in October. He opened the scoring against West Ham in a 2-0 win, then added a penalty in the 3-2 triumph over Liverpool.
Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) enjoyed a perfect October with Arsenal not conceding in three games. His solidity at the back and precise distribution made him a standout, as Arsenal collected three league wins in the month.
In short, Haaland and Cash stood tall, but a clutch of performers pushed their case. The voting combines fan input and expert judgment, and the winner will be announced next week.
Punchline 1: If goals were jokes, Haaland would own a stand-up special—call it The City That Never Sleeps and Never Misses.
Punchline 2: The only thing heavier than the October rain in England is the weight of these goals in the highlight reels.
