In light of each club’s performance in September 2023, the Premier League has named the candidates for manager of the month for September 2023.
The English FA has revealed the managers who stood out with the remarkable performance of their teams for the month of September as the organisation confirmed five contenders for the Manager of the Month award for September 2023. This is part of the English FA’s customary end-of-month award gesture.
Here are the nominees:
Ange Postecoglou (Tottenham Hotspur)
Played 4, Won 3, Drawn 1, Lost 0, GD +5
After being named the Barclays Manager of the Month for August 2023, Postecoglou led his Spurs side, who have continued their unbeaten start in the league so far since the start of the 2023/2024 season in the Premier League. In September, they secured three wins and a draw, earning four points from challenging back-to-back fixtures against Arsenal and Liverpool.
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
Played 4, Won 3, Drawn 1, Lost 0, GD +7
Arsenal, under Arteta’s management, maintained their unbeaten streak for the season with three victories and one draw in September 2023. Their month began with a late triumph over Manchester United and concluded with an emphatic win against AFC Bournemouth.
Eddie Howe (Newcastle)
Played 4, Won 3, Drawn 0, Lost 1, Goal Difference +9
Under Howe’s guidance, Newcastle United led the league in scoring with 12 goals during the month. This impressive tally included a historic 8-0 win against Sheffield United. Additionally, they achieved three consecutive clean sheets to close out September 2023.
Unai Emery (Aston Villa)
Played 4, Won 3, Drawn 0, Lost 1, Goal Difference +5
Unai Emery has continued from where he stopped since he joined Villa as the head coach, steered Aston Villa into the top five after three consecutive wins, with the standout performance being a remarkable six-goal victory against top-four contenders Brighton & Hove Albion.
Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)
Played 4, Won 3, Drawn 0, Lost 1, GD +6
Liverpool picked up their form in September 2023 after shaking off poor form since the start of the season. They unnetted three goals in three consecutive matches, securing victories against an impressive Aston Villa side and on the road against Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United.
