8/10 Tottenham star shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Matchweek award

The Tottenham Hotspur playmaker has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Matchweek award after his goalscoring return against Coventry City. James Maddison wasted no time reminding Tottenham Hotspur fans of his quality during Monday's win over Coventry City.

Starting for the first time in seventeen months, he tookonly fourteen minutes to break the deadlockin N17. His curling shot from outside the box set Roberto De Zerbi's side on course for a 3-1 win.

That also gave the Lilywhites their first league win of the season. James Maddison marked his first start in seventeen months by curling home the opening goal in Monday's 3-1 victory in N17.

Before Monday, Maddison had not scored in the Premier League since netting against Manchester United in February 2025. He played 69 minutes against Coventry and ran the show before leaving to a big ovation.

Dejan Kulusevski also made his long-awaited return from injury on the night. That8/10display earned Maddison a spot on the shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Matchweek award.

Tottenham asked fans to back their number ten in the public vote before the poll closed at noon on Wednesday, October 21. Spurs fans also voted Maddison club Player of the Match after full time.

Speaking afterward, he described returning to score as a special feeling. Maddison Extends Premier League Long Range Scoring Record Monday's strike also saw the Tottenham playmaker extend an impressive personal record in the top flight.

The goal against Coventry was his21st strike from outside the penalty boxsince the start of the 2018- 2019 season. No other Premier League player has scored more goals from outside the area in that time.

His shooting from distance gives Tottenham a real weapon against deep defences. Having Maddison and Kulusevski back fit is a big boost for De Zerbi ahead of a busy autumn run.