The Denmark international has seven rivals for the trophy, which would follow our own individual accolade that he received for his efforts in January.
These included an assist for Benjamin Sesko in the 2-2 draw at Burnley and then goals in the huge fixtures against the division's top two - Manchester City and Arsenal.
By jabbing home Matheus Cunha's cross, he doubled our lead in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
On the following weekend, Michael Carrick's side travelled to north London and pulled off an outstanding 3-2 victory against Arsenal.