Leeds United's second season back in the Premier League has been a difficult one. They have spent the majority of the season embroiled in a relegation battle but results at the weekend have seen the Whites move nine points clear of the bottom three on 33 points.
Given that the last five seasons have seen 35 points as enough to stay up, Leeds are very close to being assured of their top level status for another year. With that in mind, thoughts will soon move to planning for next season and the transfer window but before that, comes end-of-season awards.
Last season, there were so many excellent performances that it was difficult to decide on a top three for the Player of the Season award. This time around, amid Leeds' struggles - and potential candidates such as Kalvin Phillips, Patrick Bamford and Liam Cooper missing much of the season injured - there aren't as many players competing for the award but Leeds Live has assessed the main candidates to be named Player of the Year.
