He was said to be the "surpise package of 2011/12" but Demba Ba is NOT on the list of nominees for PFA Players'' Player of the Year award.

Tim Krul''s mate - Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be the clear favourite having scored 34 goals this season.

He heads a six-man shortlist revealed by the Professional Footballers'' Association for their top award.

Robin van Persie (Arsenal)

David Silva (Man City)

Sergio Aguero (Man City) 

Joe Hart (Man City)

Scott Parker (Spurs) 

Wayne Rooney (Man Utd)

The winner will be announced at the union''s prestigious annual awards night on Sunday.