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'Match of the Day' magazine announce Player of the Year awards

'MOTD' mag announce awards
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Match of the Day magazine announce the winners of their Player of the Year awards voted for by readers.

Match of the Day magazine have announced the winners of their Player of the Year awards after over 3,000 football fans voted for the Premier League stars.

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has been named the Striker of the Year following his prolific start to life at Old Trafford, while Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata has clinched the Midfielder of the Year title.

"There are some great midfielders in the Premier League so to be voted as the best - wow! It means a lot," Mata told the magazine.

Meanwhile, Liverpool youngster Raheem Sterling, who has launched into the Reds' first team under manager Brendan Rodgers this season, has picked up two awards - New Hero of the Year and Style King of the Year.

"I'm really excited to learn new stuff from the other players at the club and I hope to carry things on and improve my game," said Sterling.

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart and Everton full-back Leighton Baines have also been included in the magazine's awards list.

"The fans know who plays well and who doesn't and so it's always fantastic to win this type of award," said Baines.

The awards were made up of seven categories.

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