The English Premier League has shortlisted five of its best managers of the 2023/24 season to compete for the season’s Best Manager award. The candidates for this award include Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, Pep Guardiola, Andoni Iraola, and Jurgen Klopp.
According to the Premier League, fans have until 12:00 BST on Monday, May 13, to vote for their favorite, while votes from the public will be combined with those of a panel of football experts to decide the winner, who will be announced on Tuesday, May 21.
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal):
Mikel Arteta of Arsenal has guided his side to 26 wins in 36 league games this campaign. His side has been defeated 5 times and drew 5 as well while they top the Premier League, seeking their first title after a 20-year drought. The Spaniard’s side has the best attacking and defensive records this season, scoring 88 goals while conceding only 28.
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Unai Emery (Aston Villa):
Another Spaniard considered for the prestigious award is Unai Emery of Aston Villa. Emery has been pivotal since joining Villa, amassing 20 league wins after 36 games. His side drew 7 and recorded 9 defeats with 2 games left in the current season. Emery has taken the club to new heights this season as they close in on a place in next season’s Champions League.
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Pep Guardiola (Manchester City):
Pep Guardiola of Manchester City is the third Spaniard to have been nominated for the award. The City manager is, of course, favored to win the league for the fourth time in a row according to the odds. If this is achieved, he will be the first manager ever to reach this great feat in the history of the English Premier League. So far, with a game in hand, City has won 25 of their 35 games this season; Guardiola’s side would be crowned Champions should they win all their three remaining games.
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Andoni Iraola (AFC Bournemouth):
Iraola is another promising manager who made the list; his 13 wins after 36 games have redefined Bournemouth’s season as they soar high to 10th place on the Premier League table. The Cherries’ success has come in style, too, with Iraola implementing some exciting tactics at the club.
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Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool):
Two-time winner of the award, Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool), has been selected for the award. Despite strongly being considered a favorite to lift the award in his final season with Liverpool, his side slipped out looking depleted in their previous league games. Even though it seems unrealistic, the Reds are still mathematically title contenders.
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