The Newcastle striker scored four goals as his side won every game to go clear at the top of the division. He has 11 goals so far this term.

Just under 12,000 votes were cast in the poll, which was held on the Sky Sports website and apps, with Gayle coming way out in front with a whopping 9,042 votes.Sheffield Wednesday striker Gary Hooper came second in the poll with 846 votes ahead of Brighton forward Sam Baldock in third with 751.

Rounding off the top six were Cardiff's Peter Whittingham (669), QPR midfielder Massimo Luongo (399) and Preston's Paul Gallagher (285).