Mikel Arteta has been named Premier League Manager of the Season, earning top recognition from fellow football decision-makers after a landmark campaign with Arsenal.
The Gunners boss edged past a strong shortlist that included Pep Guardiola, Andoni Iraola, Brentford’s Keith Andrews, Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris and Manchester United’s Michael Carrick.
Arteta guided Arsenal to their first league title in 22 years, turning three consecutive runners-up finishes into the final step of winning the trophy. Arsenal led the standings from October and wrapped up the championship with a match still to play.
The Spaniard inherited the job in December 2019 at what was arguably the most difficult stage of Arsenal’s Premier League history. This season’s success, however, represents the payoff from more than six years and a half of rebuilding and refinement.
Quick facts
- Mikel Arteta was named Premier League Manager of the Season.
- He beat Pep Guardiola, Andoni Iraola, Keith Andrews, Regis Le Bris and Michael Carrick to the prize.
- Arsenal won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, finishing with a game to spare.
- Frank Lampard was named England’s Manager of the Year.
- Lampard’s Coventry returned to the Premier League after 25 years.
- Andree Jeglertz won Women’s Super League Manager of the Year.
England honours
Frank Lampard has also been recognised by his peers, receiving England’s Manager of the Year after steering Coventry City back to the Premier League following a 25-year absence. Coventry finished first in the second tier Championship by an 11-point margin, securing their promotion while playing an attacking style that drew praise.
Lampard, the former England midfielder, narrowly outlasted seven other candidates for the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy at the League Managers Association awards on Tuesday. The group included Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta among others.
Sir Alex Ferguson praised Lampard’s work, pointing to the way his side’s football reflected the manager’s identity and leadership. Ferguson said he had enjoyed watching Coventry’s confident performances and the self-belief shown across the season.
Women’s game
Andree Jeglertz was named Women’s Super League Manager of the Year after his first season in charge delivered major achievements. His team won the league and also reached Sunday’s Women’s FA Cup Final, sealing the double that earned him the award.
