Aymeric Laporte has been shortlisted for the EASPORTS Premier League Player of the Month award for April.

The Frenchman is included in the nominees having played every minute as Manchester City recorded five wins from five games, conceding only one goal.

Laporte is recognised alongside Pep Guardiola, who has been nominated for the Manager of the Month award, having guided City to the top of the Premier League with two games left to play. 

Up against the defender for April’s prize are, Eden Hazard (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Shane Long (Southampton), Ayoze Perez (Newcastle United), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) and Chris Wood (Burnley).

Supporters can cast their vote, here.

The winner will be announced at 12noon on Tuesday 7 May.