Ranking top five favorites to win Premier League 2022-23 January POTM award

These players were on top of their game in January.

The Premier League is one of the most competitive and thrilling leagues in the world, with a new Player of the Month (POTM) chosen every month. Also, as we enter the second half of the 2022-23 season, numerous athletes are considered favourites to win the honour. Here are the top five candidates for January player of the month:

5. Dan Burn (Newcastle United)

Burn has played a key role in a back-four that has prevented any goals from being allowed in the league this month. Even though Newcastle had to travel to the Emirates Stadium in January, they overcame the challenge to become the first side this year to prevent the league leaders from scoring in any competition.

Burn also realised a childhood desire outside of the Premier League when he scored in front of the Gallowgate End during the 2-0 victory over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal. Also, after defeating Southampton 1-0 in the first leg of their semifinal, the former Brighton player is aware that his team needs just one more shutout to get to the Wembley final.

4. Solly March (Brighton)

This month, Solly March scored three goals for Brighton, two of which came in their 3-0 win over Liverpool. Along with the Albion head coach, who is also a finalist for the manager of the month with decisive victories over Everton and Liverpool along with a draw against Leicester, he has been a vital performer this month for the team.

3. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal is a contender after helping out in the North London derby and scoring a spectacular goal against Manchester United. Also, his great performances this year have helped Arsenal come closer to their objectives, and Saka has been a major factor in that. He has had great success with his dribbles and uses his speed and agility to go past the defence of the opposition. Therefore, he have the chance to win the trophy.

2. Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City)

Riyad Mahrez, who scored three goals and added two assists for Manchester City, had the most Premier League goal involvements in January. Also, After having a difficult start to the year and receiving criticism from numerous pundits, who said that he should leave City in the January transfer window. Riyad Mahrez's quickness and dribbling prowess are unrivalled, and he has once again established himself as an important member of Pep Guardiola's squad.

1. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United is one of the best players on the planet right now and is vying to earn Player of the Month for the second time this year. Also, In 10 games, he has scored 10 goals. Although, he is very confident in front of goal and is quite nimble with his pass, which has helped make the England national team star the favourite to win the Premier League Player of the Month (POTM) award.