{
  "id": 3457354,
  "title": "From Shearer to Fernandes: Every Premier League Player of the Season winner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/from-shearer-to-fernandes-every-premier-league-player-of-the-season-3457354",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T07:50:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/from-shearer-to-fernandes-every-premier-league-player-of-the-season-winner/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Premier League Player of the Season award, first introduced in the 1995/96 season, has been won by numerous top players throughout its history, reflecting the changing dynamics of English football. From Alan Shearer's victory in the inaugural award to the most recent recipient, Mohamed Salah, the list includes some of the sport's biggest names. Notable winners include Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, and Kevin De Bruyne, who have each claimed the accolade twice. The award has mirrored the evolution of the league, from Manchester United's dominance in the early years to the rise of Manchester City and Liverpool in recent seasons.",
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  "coverage": {
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        "published": "2026-08-26T03:04:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "From Shearer to Fernandes: Every Premier League Player of the Season winner",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/from-shearer-to-fernandes-every-premier-league-player-of-the-season",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}