Suarez advances case for top gong

Wigan 0 Liverpool 4

Suarez lives his life against the backdrop of last season’s eight-match ban for racially abusing Manchester United’s Patrice Evra and constant criticism from other fans and managers about his willingness to hit the deck easily and appeal for absolutely anything.

There are solid arguments in the favour of Tottenham’s outstanding winger Gareth Bale and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, whose goals have helped decide the title race.