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The case for 'sensational' Rice to win player of the year

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Who will win the Premier League player of the season?

That won't be announced until towards the end of May but we already have a pretty good idea of the contenders, based on players' performances so far this campaign.

So, who are BBC reporters' player of the year picks?

Arsenal are in a strong position to win the Premier League this season and Declan Rice has been a key player behind their title charge.

No Gunners player has registered more league assists than his five this season, while he is also ranked top for number of chances and big chances created.

Rice is the favourite to be crowned player of the season and chief football writer Phil McNulty and senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel agree.

Arsenal's Rice wins my vote as player of the year for his consistently high quality and leadership as Mikel Arteta's side go in search of elusive trophies.

Add his dead-ball expertise and Rice is the full package as a midfielder in the top class.

He has been central to Arsenal's success and England head coach Thomas Tuchel will regard him as one of his most important players at this summer's World Cup.

The midfield thrust of Arsenal's impressive trophy assault this season. Whether he's at number six or eight – he is invariably one of the best players on the pitch.

How his season is viewed will ultimately be determined by the level of collective success Arsenal have by the end of the season. But regardless of their trophy haul, Rice has been sensational.

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