With the Premier League taking a breather due to the World Cup qualifiers, it is an opportune time to assess the best players in the league before the end of end of the season.

There are five standout candidates: Luis Suarez (Liverpool), Robin Van Persie (Manchester United), Gareth Bale (Tottenham), Juan Mata (Chelsea) and Swansea's Michu. 

And there are other candidates such as Santi Cazorla, Demba Ba or Marouane Fellaini who could come into contention.

All have excelled this season for their respective teams, but who would get your vote for Player of the Year at this juncture?