The Liverpool forward netted five goals in the top flight during the month, including a dramatic, added-time winner as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.
Jota had previously struck braces to help the Reds register victories over Leeds United and Nottingham Forest, and also claimed two assists.
The Portuguese is up against Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson (Newcastle United), Dominic Solanke (AFC Bournemouth) and Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
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