PL Manager of the Season 2025-26
Arne Slot's Liverpool title run, Guardiola's Man City resurgence, and Arteta's Arsenal challenge. Who leads the race for the top manager award?
Arne Slot
Liverpool FC
The Dutch tactician has Liverpool challenging at the summit in his debut Premier League season, seamlessly following Klopp's era.
Pep Guardiola
Manchester City
City's revival after a turbulent injury-hit 2024-25 has Guardiola looking to reaffirm his status as the league's finest manager.
Mikel Arteta
Arsenal FC
Arteta continues to refine Arsenal's title credentials, with the Gunners among the leading contenders for silverware this term.
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Latest News
Paul Scholes claims Anfield is one of the EASIEST places to play as he delivers brutal takedown of Arne Slot's Liverpool - and pinpoints exactly where they're going wrong
Jamie Carragher hits out at Liverpool after 'awful' capitulation against Tottenham as Roy Keane labels Arne Slot's side 'BAD champions' and claims they 'partied too much' after title triumph last season
The worrying flaws that continue to plague Liverpool, why nervy Reds can't stop conceding late at Anfield - and how much Arne Slot is to blame after another damaging setback against Spurs, writes LEWIS STEELE
Furious Dominik Szoboszlai urges Liverpool team-mates to 'wake up' after conceding in the 90th minute for an EIGHTH time - as Reds star claims Arne Slot's men are only good enough for a place in the Conference League
Fans claim Tottenham boss Igor Tudor 'mistook bald staff member' for Arne Slot as video clip goes viral before Liverpool clash - but mystery man's TRUE identity is revealed
Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham: Igor Tudor shows there IS life left in his Spurs tenure but soft, meek Reds roll over again with shambolic late equaliser that edges Arne Slot closer to Anfield exit, writes IAN LADYMAN
Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham - PLAYER RATINGS: Who exploited Reds' defence all game? Which of Arne Slot's men failed to pick the right options? And which summer signing could not impact the game?
Arne Slot is 100 not out: Our Liverpool expert LEWIS STEELE gives his verdict on Dutchman's century of games, the major surgery required if he's to reach a double ton - and reveals what Reds insiders are saying about Slot's future
Arne Slot names key reason for Liverpool's struggles in front of goal and insists £125m signing would have had a 'huge impact' on their season
Arne Slot sack pressure fuelled at Liverpool by Xabi Alonso presence as Carragher names three factors that weaken Dutchman
‘Livid’ FSG accelerate Arne Slot sack as ‘secret’ Liverpool, Xabi Alonso talks leaked – stunning report
Arne Slot drops stunning sack hint after Liverpool make new manager choice
Xabi Alonso sets sights on Liverpool job with Spaniard’s shadow ‘starting to irritate’ Arne Slot – Exclusive
Report claims Arne Slot sack coming with interim coach ‘sitting by the phone’ as Liverpool boss makes painful ‘100% sure’ claim
Journalists turn on ‘inexcusable, abject’ Liverpool as Arne Slot is told he has ‘little case’ to avoid sack
Liverpool rocked as Richard Hughes ‘agrees’ stunning exit amid Arne Slot saga – reports
Carragher names catalyst for Arne Slot sack at Liverpool as two journalists turn on under-fire Reds boss
Xabi Alonso identifies first three signings at Liverpool with Arne Slot sack certain – reports
Arne Slot issues Alexander Isak injury update as Liverpool star set for late fitness test
Liverpool strike brilliant agreement as Arne Slot sack fate sealed
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Why Manager of the Season Matters
The Premier League Manager of the Season award recognises tactical innovation, squad development and consistent results. In 2025-26 the field is unusually strong, with three elite managers pushing each other to their limits across the most competitive title race in years.
Key metrics voters consider include points-per-game relative to squad budget, cup progression, and whether the manager has overperformed preseason expectations — all areas where Arne Slot, Guardiola and Arteta each have strong claims.