The double honour offered some relief for the English champions following their midweek disappointment against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.

Semenyo’s triumph stands out as a particularly remarkable feat. The Ghana international, who joined City in a January transfer reportedly worth $84 million (£62.5 million), became just the second winter signing in Premier League history to win February’s Player of the Month award immediately after moving clubs.

The only player to achieve the same feat previously was Bruno Fernandes, who did so for Manchester United in 2020.

The winger had already been in fine form before leaving AFC Bournemouth, signing off with a stoppage-time winner against Tottenham Hotspur. He wasted little time making an impact at his new club.

Semenyo scored on his Premier League debut for City at the Etihad Stadium against Wolverhampton Wanderers and went on to net three goals in five league appearances throughout February.

“This is a brilliant moment for me,” the versatile winger beamed via club channels following his first-ever triumph in this particular individual award. “To win the Premier League Player of the Month award so soon after joining City is something I’ll never forget.

“My focus now is on continuing to improve and helping City to achieve the best possible results. We have so much to play for and I am really excited about this final period of the season.”

February 2026 Premier League Player of the Month nominees:

• 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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Meanwhile, Guardiola ensured City completed a clean sweep of the monthly awards after guiding his side through a strong run of results in February. The Spanish tactician oversaw four league victories during the month as City strengthened their push in the title race.

Their impressive form was only slightly dented by a 2–2 draw against Nottingham Forest, but that match took place at the start of March and was therefore outside the voting period.

However, the club’s 3–0 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League painted a very different emotional picture behind the scenes.

Midfielder Bernardo Silva later described the atmosphere inside the dressing room after the loss as “really bad, really dark.” Reports suggested the players were visibly devastated following the defeat.

According to the Daily Mail, the City squad were so disheartened after the game that some of them could not even bring themselves to shower before boarding the team bus back to the hotel. The journey was said to have been unusually quiet.

“In these weeks we’re not going to win a lot but we can lose a lot,” Bernardo warned.

Despite the difficult European night, the individual awards for Semenyo and Guardiola underline the strong domestic form City produced throughout February.

Still, the team’s focus remains firmly on collective success as the season approaches its decisive final stretch.

February 2026 Premier League Manager of the Month nominees:

• Keith Andrews (Brentford)
• Michael Carrick (Manchester United)
• Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
• Arne Slot (Liverpool)

 

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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
🔴 Slot

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