Paul Merson has given his thoughts on the candidates in the running for PFA Fans' Player of the Month for February

Sky Sports football pundit Paul Merson has given us his thoughts on the race for the PFA Fans' Player of the Month award for February.

The Premier League shortlist has been narrowed down to three candidates - Tottenham's Christian Eriksen and West Ham duo Dimitri Payet and Mark Noble.

There is still time for you to cast your vote (voting closes 10am on Friday March 18, with the winner announced at 12pm on the same day), and you could win the chance to meet and present the award to the winning player.

As well as the Barclays Premier League award, you can also vote for the PFA Fans' Player of the Month in the Sky Bet Championship, Sky Bet League One and Sky Bet League Two.

And if you are still undecided on where your vote should go, Merse has given his thoughts on each candidate in the running for the top-flight award...

Dimitri Payet - West Ham

Dimitri Payet has been in fine form for West Ham this season

MERSE SAYS: Dimitri Payet is different class. He's one of the top footballers in the Premier League. The Frenchman has tremendous ability and he's such a clever player on and off the ball. I can't talk highly enough of him.

Mark Noble - West Ham

Merson thinks Mark Noble is unlucky not to be included in Roy Hodgson's latest England squad

MERSE SAYS: Mark Noble has got to be one of the unluckiest players in England. How he's not getting into this England squad is beyond me. He has put in some outstanding performances.

Alongside Payet, he's been instrumental for West Ham this season and they have been their two best players all season.

Christian Eriksen - Tottenham

Christian Eriksen popped up with some crucial goals for Tottenham during February

MERSE SAYS: Another top player! Christian Eriksen has been extremely consistent for Tottenham. He gets big goals for them, good assists and that's what you need from your big players when you are near the top of the Premier League. You have to keep performing when the pressure is on and he's doing that!

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