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The nominees for the Premier League Manager of the Month award for January 2024.
The nominees for January 2024’s Barclays Manager of the Month award have been revealed, and you have the opportunity to help decide the winner.
Here’s a closer look at each nominee:
1. Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
– Played 2, Won 2, Drawn 0, Lost 0, Goal Difference +6
– Arteta orchestrated Arsenal’s attacking prowess, securing two victories against Crystal Palace (5-0) and Nottingham Forest (2-1). These wins maintained the pressure on league leaders Liverpool, with a total of five different scorers across both matches.
2. Rob Edwards (Luton)
– Played 2, Won 1, Drawn 1, Lost 0, Goal Difference +4
– Edwards guided Luton Town to an unbeaten month, collecting four points out of a possible six. The highlight was a resounding 4-0 triumph over Brighton & Hove Albion, marking Luton’s largest Premier League victory and lifting them out of the relegation zone.
๐ Mikel Arteta
๐ Rob Edwards
๐ Pep Guardiola
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3. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
– Played 2, Won 2, Drawn 0, Lost 0, Goal Difference +3
– Guardiola steered Manchester City to a flawless record in January, with notable victories including a thrilling 3-2 comeback against Newcastle United and a win over Burnley, managed by his former captain, Vincent Kompany.
4. Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)
– Played 3, Won 3, Drawn 0, Lost 0, Goal Difference +9
– Klopp’s Liverpool emerged as the standout team of January, securing victory in all three matches. Despite Klopp’s impending departure announcement, Liverpool responded emphatically, defeating Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth, and Chelsea, each by a margin of four goals, and ending the month atop the table.
These exceptional managerial performances present a tough decision in determining the recipient of the Barclays Manager of the Month award for January.