Robin van Persie has been named as the Professional Footballers' Association's Player of the Year.
The 28-year-old striker has scored 38 times this season, including 34 goals in all competitions for Arsenal.
The Dutch international, who is the Premier League's top goalscorer, said: "If other people are saying it, it is special, but it is even more special if your opponents are saying it.
"If they make up their minds that I'm the best player it is a big honour."
Van Persie, who has been inspirational for Arsene Wenger's side this season, was also quick to acknowledge the importance of his team-mates.
"Without them I could not have achieved it - for example Theo Walcott, he has given me more than 12 assists and I do really appreciate that," he said.
Van Persie is enjoying his most fruitful season since signing for Arsenal in 2004, helped largely by a fruitful switch into the centre-forward role.
"To be fair, when I first went there I wasn't really as confident and I wasn't really sure I could do it," he added.
"It took a bit of time but after a couple of months I slowly realised I could do a good job there."
Van Persie won the award ahead of Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, Tottenham's Scott Parker and Manchester City trio Sergio Aguero, Joe Hart and David Silva.
Premier League team of the year: Joe Hart (Man City), Kyle Walker (Tottenham), Vincent Kompany (Man City), Fabricio Coloccini (Newcastle), Leighton Baines (Everton), David Silva (Man City), Yaya Toure (Man City), Gareth Bale (Tottenham), Scott Parker (Tottenham), Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Man Utd).
Previous Winners
2010-11 - Gareth Bale
2009-10 - Wayne Rooney
2008-09 - Ryan Giggs
2007-08 - Cristiano Ronaldo
2006-07 - Cristiano Ronaldo
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