The Spaniard scored five times - including a hat-trick against Southampton - and his fine form has seen him shortlisted for the award, sponsored by Bristol Street Motors.

Pérez was also nominated for the Premier League's EA Sports player of the month award and is now the Magpies' leading goalscorer this season with 12 in all competitions.

Also shortlisted are Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah, Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, Leicester's Jamie Vardy, Everton's Lucas Digne and Fulham goalkeeper Sergio Rico.

Supporters can vote for Pérez - and be in with a chance of presenting the award - here.