Top contenders for the Player of the Year award in the Premier League

#9 Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)

Sterling has been one of the most improved players this season

Sterling had a difficult start to life at Manchester City but has matured into the complete winger this season with improved end-product and decision making. Pep Guardiola has molded this raw talent into a ruthless impact player up-front.

He began the season on fire as his late equalizer against Everton and the final minute winner against Bournemouth early in the season acted as the catalyst for City's title charge.

He has bagged 15 goals and 6 assists by adding a killer instinct to his rapid pace and his understanding with Leroy Sane and Kevin de Bruyne has been a joy to watch. His form will be crucial to City's Champions League hopes as he's gone off the boil in the past few weeks.