The public votes are combined with those of a panel of football experts, while the EA SPORTS award also factors in the votes of captains of each Premier League club.
The winners will be announced the week after the shortlists are revealed.
Newcastle United’s Swedish striker scored in all three of his March appearances, against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Chelsea and West Ham United. He also got an assist in the 4-3 turnaround win over West Ham to end the month with a joint league-high five goal involvements.
Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
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The central midfielder scored or assisted three of his team’s four goals in the month as Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest and Brighton & Hove Albion, and drew with Manchester City. He created 11 chances in only three appearances as the Reds ended March top of the Premier League.
The in-form Brazilian scored in three of his four March matches, including a brace in a 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur and a sensational stoppage-time scissor-kick goal to rescue a point at Sheffield United. Only Isak matched his four goals in the month.
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
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The 21-year-old scored three goals and assisted a further two as Chelsea went unbeaten through March. He assisted a late equaliser at Brentford, scored and set up a goal in a 3-2 win over Newcastle, and netted both goals in a draw with Burnley. He also created 10 chances in March.
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