Slot named Barclays Manager of the Month

Dutchman voted best Premier League manager of August after guiding Liverpool to perfect start to season

Arne Slot has been named the Barclays Manager of the Month for August after leading defending champions Liverpool to a perfect start to the 2025/26 Premier League season.

The Dutchman guided the Reds to three wins from three matches, making Liverpool the only team with a 100 per cent record in the opening month.

Slot's side scored a league-high eight goals while navigating a tricky set of fixtures. They started their campaign with a thrilling 4-2 win over AFC Bournemouth at Anfield, followed by a dramatic 3-2 victory away at Newcastle United. The month ended with a 1-0 home win against last season’s runners-up Arsenal, cementing Liverpool's early-season title credentials. 

This is Slot’s second Barclays Manager of the Month award, having first claimed the honour in November 2024, during his debut season in the Premier League.

Slot topped a four-man shortlist to win the August award, after votes from supporters were combined with those of a panel of football experts.

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