HAZARD
As the Premier League season draws to a close, six of the
best players in the country will once again battle it out to be named as the
Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year.
Chelsea duo N'Golo Kante and Eden Hazard have both been
nominated for the award, along with Alexis Sanchez, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Romelu
Lukaku and Harry Kane.
Kane and Lukaku are also in contention for the Young Player
of the Year award, as is Michael Keane, Leroy Sane, Deli Alli and Jordan
Pickford.
We asked Sportsmail's experts to give their
thoughts on the nominations and name their picks for both awards.
JAMIE REDKNAPP
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Eden Hazard: Of the shortlisted players, Hazard is the
player you would pay the most to see. He has made the difference for Chelsea
this year.
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE
YEAR
Dele Alli: He has been that good this season that he could
have been named player of the year, too.
MARTIN KEOWN
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
N'Golo Kante: Hazard can count himself unlucky but Kante has
set the benchmark for central midfielders. He ensures you are not outnumbered
all over the pitch.
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE
YEAR
Dele Alli: Hands down. He's only just turned 21 but he is a
matchwinner. Alli is so balanced and is clearly enjoying everything he does.
PREMIER LEAGUE
2016-17 STATS FOR THE SIX NOMINEES
N'GOLO
KANTE
Games: 30
Goals: 1
Assists: 1
ROMELU
LUKAKU
Games: 32
Goals: 23
Assists: 6
ALEXIS
SANCHEZ
Games: 32
Goals: 18
Assists: 9
EDEN
HAZARD
Games: 29
Goals: 14
Assists: 5
ZLATAN
IBRAHIMOVIC
Games: 27
Goals: 17
Assists: 5
HARRY
KANE
Games: 24
Goals: 19
Assists: 4
CHRIS SUTTON
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
N'Golo Kante: Chelsea's key player. Covers so much ground it
is like having two players in midfield.
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE
YEAR
Dele Alli: How on earth has he not made the shortlist for
the senior award? Whether creating chances or scoring goals, he has an impact
on every game. It is unbelievable to see such maturity from a player so young.
IAN LADYMAN
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: He has proved it is possible for one
player to carry a Premier League team on his own.
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE
YEAR
Michael Keane: It is easier to stand out in a top team,
which makes Keane's efforts at Burnley even more admirable. Deserves big money
move this summer.
CHRIS WHEELER
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Eden Hazard: His 14 Premier League goals and the attacking
verve he brings to Antonio Conte's side make him practically irreplaceable.
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE
YEAR
Harry Kane: The England striker's 24 goals in all
competitions in a season in which he has been sidelined by two ankle injuries
is a magnificent achievement.
YOUNG PLAYER
Michael Keane (Burnley)
Romelu Lukaku (Everton)
Leroy Sane (Manchester City)
Deli Alli (Tottenham)
Harry Kane (Tottenham)
Jordan Pickford (Sunderland)
WOMEN'S PLAYER
Ellen White (Birmingham)
Karen Carney (Chelsea)
Caroline Weir (Liverpool)
Lucy Bronze (Manchester City)
Jane Ross (Manchester City)
Jill Scott (Manchester City)
SAMI MOKBEL
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Eden Hazard: N'Golo Kante has arguably made the biggest
impact of any new signing this season — but Hazard is Chelsea's match winner.
Back to his sensational best.
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE
YEAR
Dele Alli: The best young footballer in the country, if not
Europe. Nothing fazes him. Destined for the very top.
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