Premier League star with most MOTM awards this season is not from Liverpool or Man City

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Premier League this season does not play for either Liverpool or Manchester City.Newcastle United's Allan Saint-Maximin has won more than any other player so far this season based on WhoScored's player ratings.That is despite the Magpies' perilous current league position as they sit just one place above the relegation zone, having spent 15 consecutive matchdays in the drop zone between October and February.Meanwhile, Liverpool and City are currently embroiled in a race for the league title, having only lost four matches between them all season.Saint-Maximin has picked up six man of the match awards from his 23 league appearances according to WhoScored's player ratings.He also has an average rating of 7.25 so far this season, Newcastle's second highest behind January signing Kieran Trippier, who has a 7.87 rating with his two goals in four appearances for the club.It is also enough to earn him a place in WhoScored's current best XI for the season, as one of only three players not from City or Liverpool.Will Newcastle United avoid relegation this season?

Let us know in the comments section below.The other two to feature are Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and Chelsea's Thiago Silva.Saint-Maximin has been bright spark for Newcastle this season, despite their difficult start to the campaign, scoring five goals and adding three assists so far.The highest ranking Liverpool player based on man of the match awards is Mohamed Salah, who is tied second with Wolverhampton Wanderers keeper Jose Sa on five.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox -.