The Premier League has released the shortlist for its February Player and Manager of the Month awards, with several top clubs represented after an action-packed month of football.
Clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City all have nominees on the list, while Brentford also earned recognition following another impressive month of performances.
Interestingly, Brentford striker Igor Thiago, who claimed the January Player of the Month prize, was not nominated this time. However, the club still has representation in both categories, while former player Michael Carrick once again features among the managerial contenders.
February Player of the Month Nominees
The nominees for February’s Player of the Month include several standout performers across the league:
- Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)
- Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City)
- Dango Ouattara (Brentford)
- Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City)
- Benjamin Šeško (Manchester United)
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
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Ouattara has been one of Brentford’s standout players in February, contributing two goals and two assists. The forward also scored decisive goals against Aston Villa and Newcastle United, while playing a key role in the club’s 1–1 draw against Arsenal.
Gyökeres also had his moments during the month. The Swedish striker delivered a second-half brace against Sunderland after coming off the bench and later scored twice again during February’s north London derby. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the performance as one of the best displays of the striker’s debut season.
Manchester City’s push to keep pace with Arsenal has been driven by the attacking contributions of Semenyo and O’Reilly. Both players managed to outscore Erling Haaland in February and have benefited from tactical adjustments introduced by manager Pep Guardiola.
Meanwhile, Šeško proved decisive for Manchester United, scoring three goals during the month — each of which directly contributed to a positive result for the club. Without those strikes, United would have dropped several crucial points in the league table.
Liverpool captain Van Dijk also made the shortlist after returning to a level close to his best form during February, providing defensive stability for the Reds.
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February Manager of the Month Nominees
Four managers have been shortlisted for February’s managerial award:
- Keith Andrews (Brentford)
- Michael Carrick (Manchester United)
- Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
- Arne Slot (Liverpool)
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Carrick is widely viewed as the frontrunner after guiding Manchester United to 10 points from a possible 12 in February. Although the team’s performances were not always convincing, the results ensured the club maintained momentum under the former midfielder.
If Carrick wins the award again, he would become the first manager since Ange Postecoglou to claim the honour in consecutive months, a feat last achieved in September and October 2023.
Brentford boss Andrews also continues to earn recognition for keeping the club competitive despite a summer that saw the departures of several key figures, including their captain, goalkeeper, top scorers, and former manager.
Meanwhile, Slot guided Liverpool through a mixed month that included a defeat to Manchester City, narrow wins over Sunderland and Nottingham Forest, and a chaotic 5–2 victory that left fans with as many questions as celebrations.
Guardiola’s City side, however, recorded the most wins in February, strengthening their title challenge — though a defeat to Forest at the start of March slightly dampened that momentum.
The winners of the February awards are expected to be announced soon, as the Premier League season continues to heat up heading into its decisive final months.
🐝 Andrews
👹 Carrick
🔵 Guardiola
🔴 SlotWho will you vote for as @BarclaysFooty Manager of Month for February? 👔
— Premier League (@premierleague) March 5, 2026