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    Premier League Unveils Nominees for 2025 January Player & Manager of the Month Awards

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    • Premier League confirm nominees for January Player And Manager of the Month awards in 2025 

    Premier League Unveils Nominees for 2025 January Player & Manager of the Month Awards
    Premier League Unveils Nominees for 2025 January Player & Manager of the Month Awards

    The Premier League has announced the nominees for the first Player and Manager of the Month awards of 2025.

    Seven players from six different clubs are in contention, including December’s winner, Alexander Isak of Newcastle United, who aims to become the first player to win back-to-back awards since Marcus Rashford in February 2023.

    Meanwhile, four managers are in the running to claim the first managerial honor of the year, with the league set to crown its fifth different winner of the season.

    Premier League Player of the Month nominees – January 2025
    • Phil Foden (Man City)
    • Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
    • Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth)
    • Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
    • Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)
    • Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
    • Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)

    No player in the Premier League scored more goals in January than Phil Foden, who has rediscovered top form for Manchester City. The dynamic midfielder found the net six times in just four games against West Ham, Brentford, Ipswich, and Chelsea, also providing an assist against Kieran McKenna’s side.

    Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo made history in January, setting a new Dutch record by scoring in a sixth consecutive Premier League home game, surpassing Robin van Persie and Ruud van Nistelrooy. He capped off the month with a standout performance against Ipswich.

    In defense, Bournemouth’s highly sought-after center-back Dean Huijsen earns a nomination after making an immediate impact. Since his introduction to the starting lineup, the Cherries have gone unbeaten, securing victories over Everton, Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest while drawing against Chelsea. His teammate Justin Kluivert also shined, registering five goals and two assists.

    Reigning Player of the Month Alexander Isak is aiming to defend his crown following an electrifying January for Newcastle United. The Swedish striker bagged five goals, bringing his season tally to 17 in just 21 appearances, while also recording his fifth assist of the campaign.

    Crystal Palace fans had plenty of chances to chant about Jean-Philippe Mateta, who delivered four goals in as many games, punishing Chelsea, Leicester, and West Ham.

    Rounding out the shortlist is Brentford’s ever-reliable Bryan Mbeumo. With four more goals in January, the forward also created 13 chances for his teammates—only three players in the league managed more.

    Premier League Manager of the Month nominees – January 2025

    • Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
    • Pep Guardiola (Man City)
    • Eddie Howe (Newcastle)
    • Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth)

    No team earned more points in January than Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. The Gunners secured 11 out of a possible 15, including a crucial North London derby victory over Tottenham, keeping them firmly in the Premier League title race.

    After a difficult end to 2024, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City found their rhythm again. City won three of their four games, scoring a combined 13 goals against West Ham, Ipswich, and Chelsea, while grinding out a hard-fought 2-2 draw away at Brentford.

    Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United had a brief setback against Bournemouth but otherwise enjoyed a strong month. Wins over Tottenham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Southampton saw the Magpies finish January in fifth place.

    Bournemouth continued their impressive unbeaten run, which stretches back to late November. Andoni Iraola’s side added Everton, Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest to their list of scalps while earning a well-deserved 2-2 draw with Chelsea, leaving them just one point outside the top four.

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