Ten EPL stars in line for prestigious award

Ryan Giggs is amongst 10 EPL players short-listed for the European Player of the Year award. The 35-year-old Welshman, who is current PFA Player of the Year, is joined by his Manchester United team-mates Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic. Arsenal aces Cesc Fabregas and Andrey Arshavin, Chelsea trio Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and John Terry, and Liverpool superstars Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres have also been recognised for their fine form. Last year's winner Cristiano Ronaldo is also among the 30 players shortlisted, however Barcelona’s Argentine international Lionel Messi is the favourite to land the coveted award. The winner will be announced on 1 December.