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January 2021's Barclays Manager of the Month nominees

5 Feb 2021

Arteta, Guardiola, Moyes and Potter earn nominations for monthly award

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Four men were nominated for January's Barclays Manager of the Month award.

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Fans had until 18:00 GMT on Monday 8 February to choose their favourite from Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola, David Moyes and Graham Potter.

The public vote will be combined with those of a panel of football experts to decide the winner.

January's Barclays Manager shortlist

Mikel Arteta (ARS)
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The Spaniard oversaw an unbeaten month as Arsenal moved into the top half of the table by beating West Bromwich Albion, Newcastle United and Southampton, while also securing draws at home to Crystal Palace and Manchester United.

Pep Guardiola (MCI)
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Guardiola's Manchester City were the only side to win all of their matches in the month, conceding their only goal in a 3-1 victory at Chelsea before earning five successive clean sheets, with a 1-0 success over Sheffield United putting them top of the table.

David Moyes (WHU)
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Moyes led West Ham United up to fifth spot with four successive wins at the start of the month, including victories at Everton and Palace, putting him in the frame for a first Barclays Manager award since March 2013.

Graham Potter (BHA)
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Potter steered Brighton & Hove Albion to impressive 1-0 victories against Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur as they moved seven points clear of the relegation zone, with a run of just one defeat in five matches at the start of the year.

Also in this series

Part 1: January's EA SPORTS Player of the Month shortlist
Part 3: January's Budweiser Goal of the Month contenders

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