Arsenal captain Robin van Persie has insisted that it is a "big honour" to be named PFA Player of the Year.
Van Persie has had a magnificent season in front of goal, scoring 34 times in 43 appearances.
The Dutchman was also named in the team of the year alongside Wayne Rooney, and a host of Manchester City and Tottenham players.
He told BBC Sport: 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 also acknowledged his Gunners team-mates for their contribution to his fine campaign and admitted that he had gained confidence as the season had gone on.
"Without them [Arsenal team-mates] 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 continued.
"To be fair, when I first went there I wasn't really as confident and I wasn't really sure I could do it.
"It took a bit of time but after a couple of months I slowly realised I could do a good job there."
