Premier League Announces Nominees for January Player & Manager of the Month Awards

The Premier League has revealed its nominees for the January 2025 Player and Manager of the Month awards, with standout performances across several clubs in the first month of the new year. From Phil Foden’s incredible goal-scoring run to Mikel Arteta’s leadership, here’s a look at the top contenders.

January 2025 Premier League Player of the Month Nominees

The Player of the Month race features some of the league’s most exciting talents, each making significant contributions for their clubs.

1. Phil Foden (Manchester City)
   Foden ended January with six goals in four games, leading the way for Manchester City as they regained their winning form. His efforts included crucial goals against West Ham, Brentford, Ipswich, and Chelsea.
2. Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
   Gakpo continued his incredible run with Liverpool, breaking a Dutch record for consecutive home goals. His goal against Ipswich capped off a stellar month, making him one of the most lethal forwards in the league.
3. Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth)
   A key figure at the back, Huijsen’s presence in Bournemouth’s defense has been invaluable. The team remained unbeaten in January, with victories over Everton, Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest.
4. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
   Isak, who won December’s Player of the Month, is looking to retain his crown after another impressive month. He scored five goals, bringing his total to 17 for the season, and added an assist to his tally.
5. Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)
   Kluivert’s contributions were pivotal to Bournemouth’s strong performances, with five goals and two assists in January. His attacking play helped the Cherries climb the table.
6. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
   Mateta put on a fantastic display, scoring four goals in four games, including crucial strikes against Chelsea, Leicester, and West Ham.
7. Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
   Mbeumo continues to be a consistent performer for Brentford. He scored four goals in January and created 13 chances for his teammates, showing his all-around quality.

January 2025 Premier League Manager of the Month Nominees

The Manager of the Month nominees bring together some of the top tactical minds in the league, each guiding their teams to successful results in January.

1. Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
   Arteta’s Arsenal collected 11 points from 15, including a memorable North London Derby victory over Tottenham. His leadership has kept Arsenal firmly in the Premier League title race.
2. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
   Guardiola’s Manchester City rebounded after a tough end to 2024, winning three out of four games. They scored a combined 13 goals and earned a valuable point against Brentford in their January fixtures.
3. Eddie Howe (Newcastle United)
   Howe guided Newcastle to a strong month, finishing January in fifth place. Despite a loss to Bournemouth, Newcastle saw off top teams like Tottenham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Southampton.
4. Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth)
   Iraola’s Bournemouth remained unbeaten in January, picking up wins against Everton, Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest, with a hard-fought draw against Chelsea to close out the month.

Who Deserves the January Awards?

With so many strong performances, the race for both Player and Manager of the Month is too close to call. Will Foden’s stunning form continue? Can Isak make history by retaining his title? And who will take the Manager of the Month crown—Arteta, Guardiola, Howe, or Iraola?

Share your thoughts in the comments below. Who’s your pick for Player and Manager of the Month?