The Premier League has revealed the four contenders vying for November’s Manager of the Month award. Ange Postecoglou of Tottenham, despite three consecutive victories, is not in the running this month, creating an opportunity for a new winner. Here’s an overview of the four nominees:
1. **Rob Edwards (Luton):**
– Games played: 3
– Wins: 1
– Draws: 1
– Losses: 1
– Goals for: 3
– Goals against: 3
Luton concluded November outside the relegation zone, securing their second win of the season with a significant 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Despite facing tough December fixtures, including Arsenal, Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Chelsea, Luton’s improved form is timely.
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2. **Eddie Howe (Newcastle):**
– Games played: 3
– Wins: 2
– Draws: 0
– Losses: 1
– Goals for: 5
– Goals against: 3
Newcastle made strides in November, defeating Arsenal and Chelsea despite an injury crisis that led Howe to name three goalkeepers on the bench. Currently in seventh place, the Magpies are five points away from the top four.
3. **Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth):**
– Games played: 3
– Wins: 2
– Draws: 0
– Losses: 1
– Goals for: 6
– Goals against: 7
Despite a 6-1 loss in the first game of the month, Bournemouth, under Andoni Iraola’s leadership, bounced back with impressive wins over Newcastle and Sheffield United. Iraola’s focus on tightening the defense seems to be yielding positive results.
4. **Erik ten Hag (Man Utd):**
– Games played: 3
– Wins: 3
– Draws: 0
– Losses: 0
– Goals for: 5
– Goals against: 0
Manchester United, led by Erik ten Hag, had a flawless November, securing three wins against Fulham, Luton, and Everton without conceding a goal. Despite the surrounding negativity, United sits sixth in the league, four points away from the top four. Ten Hag, with two previous Manager of the Month wins, aims to add another to his accolades after a dry spell since February 2023.