Brentford’s Keith Andrews, Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Manchester United’s Michael Carrick, Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and Sunderland boss Régis Le Bris have been shortlisted for the Barclays Manager of the Season award.
The Premier League and title sponsors Barclays confirmed the six-man list on Thursday, highlighting coaches who have overseen standout campaigns across the 2025/26 season. Andrews has impressed by steering Brentford clear of relegation trouble and into mid-table stability, while Arteta kept Arsenal firmly in the title conversation deep into the run-in.
Carrick’s work at Manchester United, including a strong surge after the turn of the year, has been recognised alongside Guardiola’s latest title push at Manchester City, which also brought him multiple Manager of the Month awards. Iraola earns his place for inspiring Bournemouth to an eye-catching, front-foot style that delivered big results against top sides, and Le Bris is rewarded after transforming Sunderland into one of the division’s surprise packages.
Fans can now cast their votes via the Premier League’s official channels, with the public poll set to be combined with the verdict of a panel of football experts to decide who takes home the prize.
