Premier League Matchweek 3 Player of the Match Candidates: Donnarumma, Gakpo and Odegaard Included

On September 7 Beijing time, the Premier League officially announced the candidates for the best player award for Matchweek 3, with players including Donnarumma, Gakpo, Isak and Odegaard among the nominees.

Premier League Matchweek 3 Player of the Match candidates: Donnarumma (Manchester City 1-0 Coventry)

Manchester City's narrow victory over newly promoted Coventry owed much to Donnarumma. He recorded his first clean sheet of the season, making three key saves, all inside his own six-yard box, and repeatedly denied dangerous attempts from the opposition.

Gakpo (Ipswich Town 0-2 Liverpool)

Gakpo and Isak's partnership has continued to improve. He provided assists for all three of Isak's league goals this season, including both goals at Portman Road. He first delivered a clever through ball to help Isak open the scoring; his second assist was an extremely accurate pass with the outside of his foot.

Tyrique George (Everton 2-2 Manchester United)

At Hill Dickinson Stadium, Tyrique George scored a powerful strike, netting his first goal of the season and helping Everton equalise for the first time. He continued to cause problems for Manchester United throughout the match, creating three chances and completing four dribbles, with both figures the highest in the game.

Isak (Ipswich Town 0-2 Liverpool)

Against Ipswich Town, Isak completed an early brace, scoring in three consecutive matches this season. He fired home a powerful shot just six minutes after kick-off; only three minutes later, he scored again with a composed finish after impressive footwork, helping Liverpool secure their first Premier League win under Iraola.

Mitchell (Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace)

At Craven Cottage, Mitchell became Crystal Palace's unexpected hero, scoring twice in a single match for the first time in his career to help the team claim a narrow victory. His first goal was a powerful strike that beat Leno, while his second came after intercepting a poor clearance and deflecting the ball into the net.

Odegaard (Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea)

Odegaard delivered a captain's performance in a dramatic and intense London derby, helping Arsenal complete a comeback and scoring the winning goal. Shortly after half-time, he fired home from close range to score his second goal of the season.