Topping and tailing the campaign: the best and worst of the Premier League season

Manchester United fans, if you are a of a nervous disposition, please look away.

Arsenal's Declan Rice with his son, Jude. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Player of the Year:Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Overlooked by the Football Writers in favour of Phil Foden, but Rice has had a bigger personal impact on his team. Arsenal have gained a backbone by signing the former West Ham man, and even Mikel Arteta must be surprised by the midfielder’s leadership qualities and the way he has dominated, especially late in matches when the Gunners really needed him. A lot of people mocked his €115m price tag, but he’s certainly been worth it. An outstanding season with the Euros still to come. ‘Rice, Rice, Baby’ is going to be heard at the Emirates for many years to come.