The winger scored three and provided two assists as City won three of our five Premier League matches in the first month of 2023. His five goal involvements was more than anyone else in the top-flight.
His goal at Chelsea proved to be the winner against Graham Potter’s side while his two strikes in the home meeting with Tottenham Hotspur were crucial in overturning a two-goal deficit.
He also set up goals for Erling Haaland in the wins over Wolves and Spurs.
Our man will face tough competition from Newcastle United pair Nick Pope and Dan Burn, as well as Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Brighton’s Solly March and Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford.
The nomination continues a good few weeks for the Algerian, who has already been crowned Etihad Player of the Month for January.
His FA Cup free-kick against Chelsea saw him pick up the Nissan Goal of the Month award.
He was also up for the Premier League award which was eventually won by England forward Rashford.
Mahrez will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Erling Haaland, who lifted the PFA award for the month of December.
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