Premier League Reveals Four Manager of the Month Candidates for November

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The Premier League have named the four bosses up for November’s Manager of the Month award.

Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou, after three consecutive victories, drops out of the running this month, opening the door for a new winner.

Here’s a rundown of the four nominees.

Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth)

Games played: 3
Wins: 2
Draws: 0
Losses: 1
Goals for: 6
Goals against: 7

Bouncing back from a 6-1 defeat to Manchester City at the start of the month, Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth showcased impressive performances in the following two matches.

The team secured a stunning 2-0 victory over Newcastle and achieved their first away win of the campaign with a 3-1 triumph against Sheffield United.

Despite the initial setback, Iraola’s emphasis on shoring up the defense has yielded positive results, highlighting the team’s resilience and potential solutions in the last two games.

Erik ten Hag (Man Utd)

Games played: 3
Wins: 3
Draws: 0
Losses: 0
Goals for: 5
Goals against: 0

In contrast to the prevailing negativity surrounding Manchester United, a glance at November’s results indicates that the crisis might not be as severe as rival fans hope.

United achieved a perfect record in November, securing victories against Fulham, Luton, and Everton, all without conceding a single goal. Under Erik ten Hag’s leadership, the team finished the month in sixth place, trailing the top four by four points.

While Ten Hag boasts two Manager of the Month wins, the last time he received the trophy was in February 2023.

Rob Edwards (Luton)

Games played: 3
Wins: 1
Draws: 1
Losses: 1
Goals for: 3
Goals against: 3

Luton finished November positioned outside the Premier League’s relegation zone, benefiting from a significant run of results and Everton’s points deduction.

The team secured their second win of the season with a significant 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace towards the end of the month, following a draw at home against Liverpool in their first November match.

As they head into December, facing matches against Arsenal, Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Chelsea, Luton’s improved form comes at an opportune moment in their schedule.

Eddie Howe (Newcastle)

Games played: 3
Wins: 2
Draws: 0
Losses: 1
Goals for: 5
Goals against: 3

Following a varied start to the season, Newcastle United delivered a strong message to the rest of the Premier League in November.

Eddie Howe’s team began the month with a notable 1-0 victory over Arsenal. Despite a subsequent disappointing 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth, they rebounded by convincingly defeating Chelsea 4-1.

Notably, the victory over Chelsea occurred amid an injury crisis, prompting Howe to include three goalkeepers on the bench.

Newcastle United has now climbed to seventh in the Premier League, trailing the top four by five points.

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