AFCON 2025
The Premier League has officially announced the nominees for the March 2025 Guinness Goal of the Month and Castrol Save of the Month awards, showcasing some of the most spectacular moments from the past month.
Guinness Goal of the Month Nominees
This month’s shortlist features a mix of long-range strikes, intricate team goals, and individual moments of brilliance.
Here are the eight nominees:
1. Marcus Tavernier (AFC Bournemouth) vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Tavernier delivered a stunning strike leaving the Spurs goalkeeper with no chance in a thrilling 2-2 draw.
2. Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) vs. Leicester City
The left-back produced a rare but sensational goal, unleashing a powerful effort into the bottom corner, securing a 1-0 win for Chelsea.
3. Declan Rice (Arsenal) vs. Manchester United
Rice showcased his ability to strike from distance, rifling in a thunderous shot from 25 yards to equalize for Arsenal at Old Trafford in a 1-1 draw.
4. Pervis Estupiñán (Brighton & Hove Albion) vs. Manchester City
A perfectly executed free-kick from the Ecuadorian full-back saw Brighton claim a crucial goal in their 2-2 draw against the defending champions.
5. Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest) vs. Ipswich Town
Elanga demonstrated his blistering pace and composure by cutting inside from the wing before firing into the top corner, helping Forest secure a vital 4-2 victory.
6. Omar Marmoush (Man City) vs. Brighton
Marmoush’s quick footwork and clinical finish were instrumental in Brighton’s thrilling contest with City, making him a strong contender for this award.
7. Jens Cajuste (Ipswich Town) vs Nottingham Forest
Cajuste produced a moment of fine skill before curling the ball into the top corner from outside the box to reduce Ipswich’s deficit in their 4-2 loss to Forest.
8. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) vs. Leicester City
The Manchester United captain showcased his finesse and technique with a perfectly placed shot into the top corner from outside the box, helping his side to a 3-0 victory.
Castrol Save of the Month Nominees
This category recognizes the best goalkeeping performances from the past month, with five nominees selected for their crucial and acrobatic saves:
1. Ederson (Manchester City) vs. Nottingham Forest
Despite City suffering a 1-0 defeat, Ederson kept them in the game for large periods with a sensational one-handed save from Callum Hudson-Odoi’s curling effort from close range.
2. Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace) vs. Ipswich Town
Henderson’s reflexes were on full display as he made an instinctive stop to deny a goal-bound effort from Liam Delap preserving Palace’s 1-0 lead.
3. Mads Hermansen (Leicester City) vs. Chelsea
The Danish shot-stopper produced a jaw-dropping fingertip save, diving full stretch to keep out Cole Palmer’s first half penalty in a narrow 1-0 loss.
4. David Raya (Arsenal) vs. Manchester United
Raya made two world-class saves in this high-profile clash, keeping out a Noussair Mazaraoui effort from point-blank range and then produced a double save, first denying a venomous Bruno Fernandes strike and then preventing it from going across the goal line
5. Alphonse Areola (West Ham United) vs. Newcastle United
Areola’s remarkable reaction save from a deflection off his own defender in the dying moments of the game prevented West Ham from conceding a late equalizer.
