As the 2025/26 Premier League season nears its conclusion, the list of contenders for the Manager of the Season award has been revealed. Specialists who have achieved high results with their teams throughout the season, standing out for their tactical style and consistency, will compete for this prestigious trophy.
Six managers have made the list. Among them are Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who is fighting for the title, Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, who is leading his team toward new heights, and Michael Carrick, who has Manchester United in the top three.
Also included in the list of nominees are Brentford manager Keith Andrews, Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, and Regis Le Bris, who is leading Sunderland to impressive results.
The list of nominees is as follows:
Keith Andrews — Brentford
Mikel Arteta — Arsenal
Michael Carrick — Manchester United
Pep Guardiola — Manchester City
Andoni Iraola — Bournemouth
Regis Le Bris — Sunderland
Currently, Arsenal leads the Premier League table with 79 points after 36 matches. Mikel Arteta's team has shown consistent form throughout the season, becoming one of the main title contenders. As a result, the Spanish specialist is considered one of the favorites for the award.
Manchester City sits in second place with 77 points. Pep Guardiola's side continues to fight until the end of the season, keeping the title race alive. Maintaining high performance under pressure has become routine for Guardiola, though the competition remains fierce this time.
Manchester United is in third place with 65 points. The team's presence in the top three under Michael Carrick's leadership is the reason for his nomination. This season is significant for the 'Red Devils' in terms of stability and resurgence.
The inclusion of managers like Andoni Iraola, Keith Andrews, and Regis Le Bris is no coincidence. The Manager of the Season award can be given not only to those near the title but also to specialists who have exceeded their club's expectations.
There are two rounds left in the Premier League. This means that neither the fate of the title nor the debate surrounding the Manager of the Season award is fully settled.
In short, the finish line in the Premier League is near, and the intrigue is still alive. Arteta aims to maintain the lead, Guardiola plans to apply pressure until the end, and the other managers will try to cap their hard work with an award. Who will be the Manager of the Season? The final two rounds will provide a thrilling answer.
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