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Mat Ryan wins PFA fans' player of the month ahead of Aubameyang, Martial and Barkley

Australian goalkeeper Mat Ryan has won the PFA's fans' player of the month after a stunning October in goal for Brighton and Hove Albion.

The 26-year-old fended off competition from several Premier League stars including Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Manchester United attacker Anthony Martial, reborn Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley, Manchester City maestro Fernandinho and Brighton teammate Shane Duffy.

Ryan did not concede a single Premier League goal during the month of October, saving all 17 shots he faced against West Ham, Newcastle and Wolverhampton, to help Brighton secure three crucial victories.

Only Manchester United's David De Gea and Burnley's Joe Hart (both 20) faced more shots on target than Ryan did in the previous calender month.