Van Persie favourite to land PFA award

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be the clear favourite to be named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year after he was named among the nominees for the award yesterday.

Tue, 17 Apr, 2012 - 01:00
Andy Hampson

The prolific Dutchman, who has scored 34 goals this season, heads a six-man shortlist revealed by the Professional Footballers’ Association for their top award.

The Manchester City trio David Silva, Sergio Aguero and Joe Hart, Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker and Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney make up the rest of the list.

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