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Arsenal were the big winners at the London Football Awards after the Premier League title-chasers swept up with an impressive four awards.
Martin Odegaard picked up the Premier League Player of the Year after his integral role in helping the Gunners secure a five-point lead at the summit of the top flight.
The Norwegian skipper, 24, beat fellow Gunners ace Bukayo Saka, Tottenham star Harry Kane and prolific Fulham marksman Aleksandar Mitrovic for the prestigious accolade.
Saka took home the Young Player of the Year gong for the second season running in a category which also featured Gunners team-mates William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli.
In further dominance for the North Londoners, Mikel Arteta was recognised as the Manager of the Season and Aaron Ramsdale scooped up the goalkeeper’s prize.
Chelsea’s superstar striker Sam Kerr was another to claim back-to-back wins after seeing off competition from Arsenal duo Beth Mead and Kim Little to claim the title of Women’s Super League Player of the Year.
Australian striker Kerr said: “It feels amazing. It has been a big year for women’s football so it is an amazing honour to win it, especially in a year where in England the Lionesses have done so well and women’s football has been on a big trajectory.
“Chelsea has given to me as much I have given to them, it has been a crazy journey since I have been here.
“From the moment I signed it felt like different from anything I have ever experienced and since I have been here I have loved it and it has been a great journey.”
The Blues completed a WSL double with 21-year-old Lauren James named Young Player of the Year.
There was also a special prize for the Lionesses, who were handed the inaugural Power of Football Award.
Captain Leah Williamson proudly accepted the hour after memorably winning the European Championship last summer — England’s first major tournament success since 1966.
West Ham stalwart Mark Noble was also given recognition with the Outstanding Contribution to London Football accolade.
The Canning Town-born Hammers legend called time on an extraordinary 18-year career with the Irons at the end of the last season.
