Six prominent managers from the Premier League have been nominated for the Barclays Manager of the Season award for the 2025/26 campaign. Fans now have an opportunity to vote for their favorite manager by the deadline of 12:00 BST on Monday, May 18. The public votes will be combined with the opinions of a panel of football experts to determine the eventual winner.
Candidates for the Barclays Manager of the Season
- Keith Andrews (Brentford)
- Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
- Michael Carrick (Manchester United)
- Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
- Andoni Iraola (AFC Bournemouth)
- Regis Le Bris (Sunderland)
Manager Profiles
Keith Andrews – Brentford
Andrews has led Brentford to a challenging position in the league, achieving 14 wins and 9 draws from 36 matches. His debut season was marked by impressive victories against top teams including Manchester United and Liverpool, while maintaining a goal difference of +3.
Mikel Arteta – Arsenal
Arteta’s Arsenal currently sits at the top of the table with 24 wins, having scored 68 goals and conceded just 26. The team is aiming for its first Premier League title since the 2003/04 season. Arteta also collected his eighth Barclays Manager of the Month award in March.
Michael Carrick – Manchester United
Since taking over in mid-January, Carrick transformed Manchester United’s fortunes, leading them from sixth to third place. Under his guidance, the team recorded 10 wins from 15 matches, including a significant victory over Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola – Manchester City
Guardiola is vying for his sixth Barclays Manager of the Season award. This season, he has secured 23 wins from 36 matches, with a remarkable goal difference of +43. He garnered his 12th and 13th Manager of the Month awards this year, reinforcing his status among the greats.
Andoni Iraola – AFC Bournemouth
Iraola has steered Bournemouth to sixth in the league standings, achieving 13 wins and 16 draws. His ability to develop young talent has been pivotal, especially post player departures last summer. The team aims for European competition qualification next season.
Regis Le Bris – Sunderland
Le Bris has continued his successful tenure at Sunderland, leading to a potential top-half finish in the league. He is also notable for being only the second manager in club history to win the first two matches against rival Newcastle United.
As the Premier League season approaches its conclusion, fans are encouraged to cast their votes for the Barclays Manager of the Season and honor the exemplary performances of their chosen managers.
