Eddie Howe has been shortlisted for the Premier League Manager of the Season award! (VOTE HERE)
The Toon boss is up against five others; Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, Aston Villa’s Unai Emery, Man City’s Pep Guardiola and Marco Silva at Fulham.
With us on course for our best finish in 20 years, losing just five times all season and pushing for a top-four finish and Champions League football, Howe would be a worthy winner.
He’s improved so many of our existing players – Joelinton, Sean Longstaff, Fabian Schar and Miguel Almiron to name just a few – and taken us from relegation contenders to pushing some of Europe’s elite.
See details on all candidates below, along with what the Premier League have had to say about each of the six managers shortlisted:
Mikel Arteta (ARS)
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What a season for Arteta’s Arsenal, who have recovered from missing out on the top four last term to challenge for a first PL title since 2003/04. One more win will equal their club record for most in a top-flight campaign, while they have already qualified for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
Roberto De Zerbi (BHA)
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Having taken charge in October, the Italian has stamped his mark on Brighton & Hove Albion, playing some brilliant football and challenging for a top-six finish, beating Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool along the way.
Unai Emery (AVL)
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The Spaniard has enjoyed a fantastic return to the PL, taking charge of an Aston Villa side who were in the bottom five but are now flying high in eighth and seeking to quality for European competition next season.
Pep Guardiola (MCI)
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Guardiola is in the running to become only the second manager in PL history, after Sir Alex Ferguson, to win as many as four Barclays Manager of the Season awards. His Manchester City side are on track for an historic treble.
Eddie Howe (NEW)
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Having helped Newcastle United away from the relegation zone to finish 11th last season, Howe has taken his team to the lofty heights of third, putting them on course for their best PL finish since 2002/03 and losing only five times all season.
Marco Silva (FUL)
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Having been promoted for 2022/23, Silva’s Fulham have racked up 51 points and are on target for a top-half finish, which is all the more impressive given their top scorer, Aleksandar Mitrovic, has missed over a third of the campaign.
