We have now reached the midway point of the season so it’s a good time to take stock and look at the potential contenders for the PFA Player of the Year.

Of course, with the voting now taking place closer to the end of the campaign, we won’t know until August who will succeed Manchester City’s Phil Foden.

Even so, there are some clear standout candidates for the award based on their performances so far.

Press the next page as we count down the five favourites to be named the next PFA Player of the Year (odds via William Hill).