Shortlisted Candidates for Premier League Manager of the Month – January 2025
The Premier League has revealed the four candidates shortlisted for the Manager of the Month award for January 2025. These managers were selected based on their impressive performances and tactical excellence in leading their teams throughout the month.
- Mikel Arteta (Arsenal):
Arteta’s Arsenal side secured 11 points from a possible 15 in January, keeping the pressure on league leaders Liverpool. The Gunners won key away games at Brentford and Wolves, and they secured a 1-1 draw at Brighton. Arteta also masterminded a North London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur and a draw against Aston Villa. His leadership has kept Arsenal in the title race. - Pep Guardiola (Manchester City):
Guardiola’s Manchester City made a strong statement with their attacking play in January, scoring a remarkable 15 goals in four matches. The team cruised to a 6-0 victory at Ipswich Town, followed by a 4-1 triumph over West Ham United. City’s impressive 3-1 win against Chelsea lifted them back into the top four, after being outside of the Champions League spots since December 7. - Eddie Howe (Newcastle United):
Howe’s Newcastle started January with an inspiring 2-1 comeback win against Tottenham Hotspur and followed it up with a 3-0 victory over Wolves, marking their sixth consecutive Premier League win. Despite a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth, they finished the month with a 3-1 win at Southampton, which moved them to fifth place in the table. - Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth):
Iraola guided Bournemouth to an outstanding series of results in January, starting with a 1-0 win over Everton. They secured a 2-2 draw at Chelsea and stunned Newcastle United with a 4-1 victory before capping off the month with an extraordinary 5-0 win over third-placed Nottingham Forest. Iraola’s tactical prowess has put Bournemouth in a strong position for a European spot.
