As fixtures continue to come in thick and fast in the 2024/2025 season of the Premier League head coaches of different clubs are forced to make extra attempts in setting up their squads going into fixtures to ensure they secure all three points in every fixture. Each manager who has successfully made an impact for their side have been confirmed on the shortlist of the manager of the month for October 2024.
Here are the nominees:
Nuno Espirito Santo (Nottingham Forest)
Games: 3 | Wins: 2 | Draws: 1 | Losses: 0 | Goal Difference: +3
Nuno Espirito Santo has propelled Nottingham Forest to seventh in the Premier League with an unbeaten run in October. The month saw a draw at Chelsea, followed by consecutive wins over Crystal Palace and Leicester City. With only one home game in the period, Forest now enters their upcoming match with the potential to secure three consecutive league wins for the first time since 1999.
Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
Games: 3 | Wins: 3 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 0 | Goal Difference: +3
Manchester City, led by Pep Guardiola, ended October as the league’s only team with a perfect record. City claimed wins over Fulham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Southampton, all by narrow margins. Notably, City had to come from behind in their matches against Fulham and Wolves, showcasing resilience to secure three straight victories.
Fabian Hurzeler (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Games: 3 | Wins: 2 | Draws: 1 | Losses: 0 | Goal Difference: +2
Under Fabian Hurzeler, Brighton had an unbeaten month that began with a historic comeback against Tottenham Hotspur, winning 3-2 after trailing 2-0 at half-time. The Seagulls then became the first side since January to beat Newcastle United at St James’ Park before concluding October with a 2-2 home draw against Wolves.
Arne Slot (Liverpool)
Games: 3 | Wins: 2 | Draws: 1 | Losses: 0 | Goal Difference: +2
Liverpool continued their strong form under Dutch manager Arne Slot. The Reds secured an away win at Crystal Palace and then defeated Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea. Slot’s team rounded off the month with a comeback draw at Arsenal, maintaining their unbeaten away record and keeping them four points ahead of the Gunners in the title race.
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