Henry is King again by a huge majority

Since the award was introduced in the 1947-48 season no player had previously won it in successive seasons and only six men had won it twice 8212; Sir Stanley Matthews 1948 and 1963, Sir Tom Finney 1954 and 1957, Danny Blanchflower 1958 and 1961, Kenny Dalglish 1979 and 1983, John Barnes 1988 and 1990, and Gary Linekar 1986 and 1992. Henry joined that select band and made history of his own just two weeks after he was voted Players8217; Player of the Year for the second successive season by his peers.

The striker has scored 37 goals this season, including 29 in the premier league, and has created countless others to inspire Arsenal to the title. Henry said: 8220;It8217;s a real honour to receive this award for the second year running, but as I always say it would not have been possible without my team mates and of course the manager.8221;

FWA chairman Gerry Cox said: 8220;Last year it was a close contest and a somewhat controversial outcome with Henry narrowly beating Nistelrooy, but this time he has been the runaway winner.8221;