PFA Awards 2016: TV Schedule, Odds and Predictions for Top Nominees

The PFA Player of the Year awards will be dominated by the Premier League top two Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday following one of the most unpredictable campaigns in recent memory.

Traditional league heavyweights Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool have all failed to challenge for the division’s top honours this year, with West Ham United also battling with the league’s senior sides in a bid to claim UEFA Champions League football next term.

The PFA Barclays Premier League Team of the Year 2016 #PFAawards: pic.twitter.com/Ffp9GTTMN2

— PFA (@PFA) April 21, 2016

There is still a lot to be decided before the season concludes, but the star performers from the Premier League will be commemorated at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on Sunday, with the Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards still up for grabs.

Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy and Harry Kane are all challenging for the main prize, while Spurs striker Kane is also in contention for the junior award alongside team-mate and favourite Dele Alli.

Highlights of the event from the English capital will be shown on BBC One at 11:15 p.m. on Monday, April 25.

Here are the betting odds for both end of season awards via Oddschecker:

Predictions

Riyad Mahrez entered the 2015-16 Premier League season as a relative unknown quantity but will end the campaign regarded as arguably one of the finest players in the division.

Favourite to claim the coveted individual award, the Algeria international has inspired Leicester City to within touching distance of a first-ever league title with an array of match-altering performances.

The east Midlands outfit possess a five-point advantage over closest challengers Tottenham Hotspur with four matches remaining but could extend their lead to eight with a positive result over Swansea City this weekend. 

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has had his say on the upcoming awards, per Squawka:

Cesc Fabregas on his Player of the Season: “I’d have to go for Riyad Mahrez, he makes things happen.” pic.twitter.com/4PLhhnaoeX

— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) April 18, 2016

A huge part of Leicester’s success this year has been down to the goalscoring antics of Mahrez and England international Jamie Vardy. The duo have …

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