Dutchman Robin van Persie was another to hit a purple patch over the festive period and fans voted him third thanks to a clinical brace against Blackburn and a fine solo effort at Watford.

• 荷兰人罗宾范-佩西是另一位上榜的选手，在对布来克本梅开二度、对沃特福德进球锁定胜局后，枪迷们的支持让他坐上当月最佳的第三宝座。