Leading the headlines is Igor Thiago, who has been crowned Player of the Month after a red-hot run in front of goal for Brentford.

On the touchline, it’s a dream start for Michael Carrick, who picks up the Manager of the Month award shortly after stepping into the dugout at Manchester United.

Friday couldn’t have been scripted any better for the Brazilian striker. Just hours after signing a new five-year deal, Thiago was announced as January’s top player.

Five goals across the month pushed him ahead of a competitive shortlist and added another individual prize to the one he previously claimed in November.

With this latest triumph, Thiago becomes the first Brazilian in Premier League history to win the Player of the Month award more than once.

“It’s an amazing feeling,” Thiago told Brentford media. “I’ve asked people at the club how many Brentford players have won this, and they told me that nobody had received this trophy before me.

“So I’m really happy to have won it two times now and I look forward to, hopefully, winning more!

“I also want to thank all of the staff and all of the players for their support and for helping me on the pitch.”

 

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January 2026 Player of the Month Nominees

• Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion)
• Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
• Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)
• Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)
• Crysencio Summerville (West Ham United)

• Igor Thiago (Brentford) Winner

• Harry Wilson (Fulham)
• Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)

 

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Over at Old Trafford, Carrick wasted no time making his presence felt. Appointed on January 13, he had only two matches before the month ended, but what a statement those games were.

Victories over rivals Manchester City and Arsenal gave United a much-needed lift after an inconsistent spell, instantly strengthening his case for the award.

“It’s nice,” Carrick said of his victory. “It shows we’ve had a good start.

“It’s not me, really. Let’s be honest, it’s not just about me, it’s about everyone. It’s about the staff, the coaching staff, the backroom staff, the players definitely.

“It shows we’ve had a good start, which is very pleasing.”

Carrick finished ahead of nominees including Chelsea’s Liam Rosenior, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, and Sean Dyche, who was dismissed by Nottingham Forest just a week after being shortlisted.

January 2026 Manager of the Month Nominees

• Michael Carrick (Manchester United) Winner

• Sean Dyche (Nottingham Forest)
• Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth)
• Liam Rosenior (Chelsea)

A historic milestone for Thiago and a dream beginning for Carrick, January 2026 will be remembered as a month of statements in the Premier League.

 

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Last month’s recipients, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Unai Emery, are both absent from the latest nominations, ensuring a change of guard as the new year gathers momentum.

Player of the Month contenders

The January Player of the Month race is packed with standout individual performances from across the league:

• Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion)
• Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
• Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)
• Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)
• Crysencio Summerville (West Ham United)
• Igor Thiago (Brentford)
• Harry Wilson (Fulham)
• Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)

A packed month full of standout performances.

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Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari kicks off the list after a quietly impressive month. The 22-year-old has already surpassed last season’s goal and assist numbers, registering two goals and two assists in four January appearances.

At Manchester United, Patrick Dorgu caught the eye during a flawless month under interim boss Michael Carrick. Deployed high up the pitch, the winger found the net against Arsenal and Manchester City, while also providing an assist during Darren Fletcher’s brief spell in charge.

Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández delivered when it mattered most, scoring late winners against Manchester City and West Ham. His January return of three goals and one assist under Liam Rosenior highlighted his growing leadership role in midfield.

West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville rediscovered his scoring touch after a long drought. Having gone without a league goal since October 2024, the Dutchman struck in three consecutive matches against Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Sunderland.

Brentford striker Igor Thiago is chasing history, hoping to become the first player to win the award twice this season. He enjoyed a prolific month, scoring five goals, including a hat-trick against Everton and a brace against Sunderland.

Harry Wilson earns back-to-back nominations after another productive spell for Fulham. With goals against Chelsea, Brighton and Liverpool, the Welshman continues to push Marco Silva’s side toward European contention as his contract situation draws attention.

Completing the list is Florian Wirtz, who receives his first nomination since joining Liverpool. The German midfielder contributed three goals and one assist, standing out during a difficult month in which the Reds managed just one win from six league games.

 

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Manager of the Month contenders

The managerial shortlist reflects dramatic turnarounds and impressive short-term impacts:

• Michael Carrick (Manchester United)
• Sean Dyche (Nottingham Forest)
• Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth)
• Liam Rosenior (Chelsea)

United interim boss Michael Carrick makes an immediate impression, guiding the Red Devils to back-to-back wins over Manchester City and Arsenal in his brief January spell.

At Nottingham Forest, Sean Dyche steadied the ship after a worrying run of four straight defeats. His side responded with two wins and a draw, suffering just one loss against Aston Villa.

Andoni Iraola also turned Bournemouth’s fortunes around. After enduring an 11-match winless run, the Cherries sparked into life with a dramatic 3–2 victory over Tottenham, followed by further wins against Liverpool and Wolves.

Chelsea’s Liam Rosenior rounds off the list after a dream start to his Premier League tenure. Victories over Brentford, Crystal Palace, and West Ham made him only the fourth English manager to win his first three league games.

With new names dominating both shortlists, January’s awards promise fresh winners and plenty of debate among fans before the final verdict is announced.

 

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The Premier League has finally lifted the curtain on the standout performers of November 2025, and the spotlight has fallen on two men who shaped the month with brilliance: Brentford’s rising star Igor Thiago and Chelsea’s mastermind Enzo Maresca.

For Thiago, this honour feels like the story of a breakthrough season being written in real time. The Brazilian striker has been on a tear, rattling in 11 goals in just 15 league matches. Five of those came in November alone, enough to place him right behind goal machine Erling Haaland on the scoring chart.

In the process, he etched his name into Brentford’s history books as the first-ever Bees player to win the Premier League’s Player of the Month award.

 

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“It means so much to me,” Thiago said with a smile that matched the moment. “I’m really happy to receive this because it means my hard work on the pitch has paid off. I’m surprised! But hopefully I can receive more of these this season. I’m so happy and proud of myself.”

His victory came from a crowded field of nominees including Harvey Barnes, Bruno Fernandes, Jérémy Doku, Declan Rice, and Reece James—but November simply belonged to Igor Thiago.

 

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• Maresca Named Manager of the Month

On the dugout side of the story, November also treated Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca kindly. The Italian tactician guided the Blues through a stellar month, collecting 10 points, the highest of any team, and securing his second Manager of the Month award of the campaign.

Chelsea’s November run had everything: a gritty win over Spurs, composed victories against Wolves and Burnley, and a memorable showdown with Arsenal that ended in a brave, hard-fought draw—even after Chelsea went down to ten men.

“This kind of thing happens when you do the right things,” Maresca reflected. “Performances and results were fantastic.”

 

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This triumph marks his return to the award since September 2024 and makes him the fourth different manager to be honoured this season.

His fellow nominees included Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, Pep Guardiola, Fabian Hürzeler, and Marco Silva—but Maresca’s Chelsea looked the sharpest of the pack throughout the month.

 

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