Sadio Mane has been crowned as Sky Sports Premier League player of the year.

The Liverpool forward beat Kevin De Bruyne and captain, Jordan Henderson to be named the overall best in the current league season obstructed by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Over 50,000 votes were cast and Mane scooped up 33 per cent of them, placing him just ahead of his team-mate and captain Jordan Henderson (31 per cent), with Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne (20 per cent) in third.

That trio were the main choices, with Liverpool pair Virgil van Dijk (five per cent) and Mohamed Salah (two per cent), way back in the standings. 'Someone else' was an option selected by nine per cent of voters.

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Mane has been a key figure for the runaway Premier League leaders this season, scoring 14 times. Crucially, his goals have won Liverpool 18 points - that's more than any other player at any other club.

Throw in his seven assists - only Alexander-Arnold has provided more among Liverpool players this season - and Mane has had a direct hand in 32 per cent of Liverpool's goals.

Liverpool need only two wins to be crowned Champions of England for the first time in 30 years.