3. Tim Howard
The 34 year old is one of the main reasons behind Everton’s fascinating display this season and change of style under new boss Roberto Martinez. The American has just been immaculate under the sticks for the Toffees, picking up nine clean sheets and has pulled out numerous saves to keep his team in the hunt in a majority of encounters. Everton have an easy set of fixtures with only Arsenal and Manchester United amongst the tough fixtures, that too at home, Howard may well win the award given Everton’s defensive discipline and unwillingness to let goals in.