Arteta nominated for Premier League Manager of the Month for the third time

2025-12-05 02:39

After leading Arsenal to another unbeaten month in the Premier League, manager Mikel Arteta has been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Month award for the third consecutive time in November.

Arsenal not only maintained their top spot in the Premier League, but also extended their unbeaten run to 18 games, demonstrating their strong title-contending momentum. The team achieved two wins and two draws in November.

Arsenal first defeated Burnley 2-0 away, and then drew 2-2 with Sunderland, who were unbeaten at home, at the Stadium of Lights. After the international break, Arsenal played their first North London derby of the season, which turned into a classic match, with Eberrej Eze scoring a hat-trick to help the team defeat Tottenham 4-1.

In their final match of November, Arsenal secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, maintaining their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League before December. This consistent performance makes Arteta one of the most competitive contenders for the title this month.

A total of six managers have been shortlisted for the November Manager of the Month award. Besides Mikel Arteta, who was nominated for his unbeaten record, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca and Brighton manager Fabian Schürlzel, who also led their teams to unbeaten runs throughout the month, are also strong contenders.

Meanwhile, Fulham's Marco Silva, Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, and Aston Villa's Unai Emery earned nominations with three wins out of four matches.

For Arsenal, having their manager on the shortlist for three consecutive months not only symbolizes the team's overall stability but also reflects their consistently strong performance in the early part of the season. As the season enters its more congested phase, whether Arsenal can continue to solidify their top spot under Arteta's leadership will be a key focus of attention.