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PFA Player of the Year 2017: N’Golo Kante, Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Harry Kane nominated in six-man shortlist

Chelsea star Kante is tipped to win the gong and follow in footsteps of former Leicester team-mate Riyad Mahrez

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DELE ALLI has been left out of the PFA Player of the Year shortlist.

N'Golo Kante, Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Harry Kane are the six names on the sheet.

Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli is the shock omission on the PFA Player of the Year list
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Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli is the shock omission on the PFA Player of the Year listCredit: Getty Images

But Tottenham star Alli, 21, will have to settle for a Young Player of the Year nominee.

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He is joined by Kane, Lukaku, Michael Keane, Leroy Sane and Jordan Pickford.

Chelsea's Kante, 26, is tipped to win the gong, with his outstanding performances in the centre of the Blues midfield earning him plaudits worldwide.

PFA Player of the Year nominees

  • Eden Hazard - Chelsea
  • Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Manchester United
  • Harry Kane - Tottenham
  • N'Golo Kante - Chelsea
  • Romelu Lukaku - Everton
  • Alexis Sanchez - Arsenal
N'Golo Kante has been named in the PFA Player of the Year shortlist
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N'Golo Kante has been named in the PFA Player of the Year shortlistCredit: PA:Press Association
Premier League top scorer Romelu Lukaku has been rewarded for his clinical finishing in front of goal
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Premier League top scorer Romelu Lukaku has been rewarded for his clinical finishing in front of goalCredit: Getty Images
Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has been the standout player for the Gunners this year
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Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has been the standout player for the Gunners this yearCredit: Getty Images

Everton striker Lukaku, 23, is the Prem's top scorer with 23 goals to date.

His deadly finishing has seen him linked with a return to Chelsea and a move to Manchester United.

Arsenal ace Sanchez, 28, fired the Gunners up the table nearer the beginning of the league.

Despite the north London side's recent form, he remains a key player for Arsene Wenger.

United forward Ibrahimovic, 35, has proven that age is just a number.

Saying he feels like Benjamin Button, the outspoken Swede has done his talking on the pitch, bagging 28 goals in all competitions in his debut Premier League season.

Chelsea winger Hazard, 26, is back to his brilliant best under Antonio Conte this term.

He has helped lead the Blues' title charge and scored 14 league goals along the way.

PFA Young Player of the Year nominees

  • Dele Alli - Tottenham
  • Harry Kane - Tottenham
  • Michael Keane - Burnley
  • Romelu Lukaku - Everton
  • Jordan Pickford - Sunderland
  • Leroy Sane - Manchester City
Eden Hazard is back to his brilliant best for Chelsea and has helped them take top spot in the league
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Eden Hazard is back to his brilliant best for Chelsea and has helped them take top spot in the leagueCredit: Getty Images
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named on the PFA Player of the Year shortlist
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Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named on the PFA Player of the Year shortlistCredit: PA:Press Association
Tottenham goal machine Harry Kane makes the cut for helping to fire Spurs second in the table
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Tottenham goal machine Harry Kane makes the cut for helping to fire Spurs second in the tableCredit: PA:Press Association

Women's PFA Player of the Year nominees

  • Lucy Bronze - Manchester City Women
  • Karen Carney - Chelsea Ladies
  • Jane Ross - Manchester City Women
  • Jill Scott - Manchester City Women
  • Caroline Weir - Liverpool Ladies
  • Ellen White - Birmingham City Ladies

Tottenham goal machine Kane, 23, is the second-top scorer in the league.

Injuries have hampered the England star this term but he has left a lasting impression whenever he has played.

Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez won the gong in 2016 after a remarkable campaign.

The Algerian scored 18 goals and helped steer the Foxes towards an historic Premier League title triumph.

PFA Chief Executive, Gordon Taylor OBE, said: “The PFA Awards is always a special occasion and one of the biggest nights in football’s social calendar.

“For the winners who are honoured at the awards, there can be no greater personal accolade than that of being recognised by your peers; an honour to be cherished.”

Ex-Tottenham star Jermaine Jenas was amazed by the decision to leave out Alli from the shortlist.

He tweeted: "No Dele Alli in the top six for the PFA Player of the Year award!"

"How much more does the guy need to do?"

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