The trio are joined by David De Gea, Harry Kane and Philippe Coutinho while Thibaut Courtois and Raheem Sterling make the Young Player of the Year list

The Professional Footballer’s Association (PFA) have announced their shortlist for this season’s Player of the Year award, with Chelsea duo Eden Hazard and Diego Costa heading the list.

The pair are joined by Manchester United’s David De Gea, Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez, Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho and Tottenham’s Harry Kane.

There is no place, however, for the likes of Nemanja Matic, Cesc Fabregas, Sergio Aguero or Morgan Schneiderlin.

Hazard, De Gea, Coutinho and Kane are also nominated for the Young Player of the Year prize alongside Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois and Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling.

The winners will be announced on April 26.

PFA Player of the Year shortlist: Diego Costa (Chelsea), Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool), David De Gea (Manchester United), Eden Hazard (Chelsea), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal).

PFA Young Player of the Year shortlist: Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea), Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool), David De Gea (Manchester United), Eden Hazard (Chelsea), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Raheem Sterling (Liverpool).