Why are the PFA awards in August this year?

THE PFA awards recognise the outstanding performers in every football division.

Winners are voted for by their fellow members of the Professional Footballers Association (PFA).

This year is particularly special as it will be the 50th anniversary of the awards.

The awards up for grabs on the night include the PFA Players’ Player of the Year, the PFA Young Player of the Year and each divisional Team of the Year will be named.

In addition, the PFA will also honour footballing achievement through the PFA’s Merit Award.

Members of the public can also get involved by voting for their favourite goal and save of the season across the men's and women's game.

Why are the PFA awards in August this year?

The PFA awards have primarily taken place in April over the years but this year's ceremony will be on Tuesday, August 29.

It's down to many reasons including the fact that the domestic season for the men's game was extended due to the winter World Cup in Qatar.

Manchester City's Treble winning campaign didn't end until June 1st following their Champions League final with Inter Milan.

Many Premier League stars were also included in squads for European qualifiers, which took place in late June.

The Women's World Cup is also a huge factor as many nominees for awards have been involved in the tournament such as Lauren James and Sam Kerr.

Just nine days after England take on Spain in the Women's World Cup final the awards ceremony is due to take place.

The later date ultimately gives all members and nominees the best opportunity to attend the event at the Lowry Theatre.

PFA Men's Players' Player of the Year nominees:

• Erling Haaland – Manchester City
• Kevin De Bruyne - Manchester City
• John Stones – Manchester City
• Martin Odegaard – Arsenal
• Bukayo Saka - Arsenal
• Harry Kane - Tottenham Hotspur

PFA Men's Young Player of the Year Nominees:

• Erling Haaland - Manchester City
• Bukayo Saka - Arsenal
• Gabriel Martinelli - Arsenal
• Moises Caicedo – Brighton and Hove Albion
• Evan Ferguson – Brighton and Hove Albion
• Jacob Ramsey - Aston Villa 

PFA Women's Players' Player of the Year Nominees:

• Ona Batlle – Manchester United
• Rachel Daly – Aston Villa
• Sam Kerr – Chelsea
• Frida Maanum – Arsenal
• Guro Reiten - Chelsea
• Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw – Manchester City

PFA Women's Young Player of the Year Nominees:

• Laura Blindkilde – Aston Villa
• Lauren Hemp - Manchester City
• Lauren James - Chelsea
• Missy Bo Kearns – Liverpool
• Maya Le Tissier – Manchester United
• Katie Robinson – Brighton and Hove Albion