Barnes and Murphy nominated for Premier League's EA Sports Player of the Month award | OneFootball

The United pair have been in terrific form of late in the Magpies' quest for UEFA Champions League qualification as Eddie Howe's side recorded five wins from their six league matches in the penultimate month of the 2024/25 campaign.

Barnes enjoyed an excellent month for United after recording four goals and two assists, teeing up Sandro Tonali's winning strike in a 2-1 win against Brentford at St. James' Park before scoring against former club Leicester City in a 3-0 win at the King Power Stadium.

The left winger then scored a second-half brace in the Magpies' 4-1 win against Manchester United as well as netting in a 5-0 victory against Crystal Palace before providing an assist in United's 4-1 loss against Aston Villa.

Murphy also enjoyed a bright streak in front of goal with six goal contributions in as many matches, setting up Alexander Isak's opening goal against Brentford before netting a quick-fire brace against Leicester.

The 30-year-old winger, who has recorded 11 league assists so far this season, produced a goal and assist during the Magpies' thumping 5-0 win against Palace, opening the scoring in stunning fashion whilst winning the penalty in Newcastle's 3-0 triumph over relegated Ipswich Town last weekend.

Nominated alongside Barnes and Murphy for the award are Wolverhampton Wanderers pair Rayan Aït-Nouri and Jørgen Strand Larsen, Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool, Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham.

Newcastle fans can vote for Barnes or Murphy by clicking here, with voting close at 12pm (BST) on Monday, 5th May. The winner announced at 12pm (BST) on Friday, 9th May.