Premier League Manager of the Month Nominees for September
The Premier League has announced the nominees for the Manager of the Month award for September 2024. This month’s shortlist features five managers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and tactical acumen, guiding their teams to impressive performances. The nominees are Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Unai Emery (Aston Villa), Enzo Maresca (Chelsea), Marco Silva (Fulham), and Arne Slot (Liverpool).
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal had an unbeaten run in September, securing two wins and one draw. The Gunners started the month with a narrow 1-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur, marking Arteta as the first Arsenal manager in the Premier League era to win three consecutive away matches against Spurs. They then played a thrilling 2-2 draw with Manchester City, despite being reduced to ten men for the entire second half. Arsenal concluded the month with a dramatic 4-2 home win over Leicester City, scoring two stoppage-time goals.
Unai Emery (Aston Villa)
Unai Emery's Aston Villa also enjoyed an unbeaten September, with two wins and one draw. Villa showcased their resilience by coming from behind to win 3-2 against Everton and 3-1 against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Their month ended with a 2-2 draw at Ipswich Town, leaving them fifth in the table, just two points off the top spot.
Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
Enzo Maresca, in his first nomination for the award, led Chelsea to an impressive month with three wins and one draw. Chelsea began September with a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, followed by consecutive clean sheets in victories over AFC Bournemouth (1-0) and West Ham United (3-0). They capped off the month with a 4-2 home win against Brighton & Hove Albion, making them the top scorers in the league for September.
Marco Silva (Fulham)
Marco Silva's Fulham had a strong month, with two wins and one draw. After a 1-1 draw with West Ham, Fulham defeated Newcastle United 3-1 and secured a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest. These results propelled Fulham to sixth place in the league standings.
Arne Slot (Liverpool)
Arne Slot’s Liverpool had a strong performance in the Premier League in September 2024. They won their match against Wolves 2-1, with goals from Ibrahima Konate and Mohamed Salah. This victory helped Liverpool climb to the top of the Premier League table.
Slot’s team has been impressive, securing five wins out of six league games so far. Liverpool’s only setback was a defeat at home to Nottingham Forest.
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