Player of the season: As a member of the Football Writers’ Association it was a very close call between Mo Salah and Kevin de Bruyne — but I voted for Salah 

Young player of the season: Bukayo Saka. Incredible to think he is still only 20

Goal of the season: I was privileged to see Salah’s outstanding goal against Watford at Vicarage Road back in October, which for me was the best strike I saw in the flesh all season. The best goal full stop? Salah’s against Manchester City in the absorbing 2-2 draw at Anfield back in the autumn. Such movement and quick feet, such an eye for goal, such confidence to take on a world class backline. The Spanish call it “illusion.” I call it genius.