N’GOLO KANTE has won Premier League Player of the Year at the London Football Awards with boss Antonio Conte awarded Manager of the Year.
On a golden evening for Chelsea, Frank Lampard was also honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to London Football prize.
But rivals Tottenham didn’t go home empty handed as Dele Alli picked up the Young Player of the Year award while team-mate Hugo Lloris was announced Goalkeeper of the Year.
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Chelsea and Spurs fans may afford themselves an extra wry smile after Arsenal failed to pick up any awards.
Blues anchorman Kante was presented his award by Arsenal legend and SunSport columnist Ian Wright, while his manager was decorated by commentary legend John Motson.
The ceremony at the Battersea Evolution was attended by a number of footballing legends such as Gary Mabbutt, who handed Dele Alli his award, and former Arsenal goalkeeper Pat Jennings, who announced Lloris as the capital’s best stopper.
Former England boss Roy Hodgson, who looks certain to be the next Leicester manager, was also photographed at the event.
As one of Fulham’s most successful managers, he would have been delighted to see Cottagers midfielder Tom Cairney picked up the EFL Player of the Year award.
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