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Published 12:53 16 Apr 2016 BST
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'Whether it is Tottenham's Harry Kane, Dimitri Payet of West Ham or Leicester's three amigos Jamie Vardy, N'Golo Kante and Riyad Mahrez, they have been nominated for taking their clubs to the brink of history,' Carragher writes in his Daily Mail column.
'Kane's goals have put Tottenham in contention to win their first title since 1961, Leicester's story has been well told and Payet's brilliance means West Ham are in the hunt for a Champions League place,' he continues.
'If Tottenham win the league and West Ham finish in the top four, the two achievements would be comparable.
"I've never hidden my admiration for Kane and Payet but I think — and hope — the award goes to Mahrez, whose 16 goals (12 away from home) and 11 assists have left Leicester three wins from being crowned champions."
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