There are five nominees for the award, including Unai Emery of Aston Villa and Andoni Iraola, the manager of Bournemouth.

Iraola has made it onto the shortlist after an impressive first season with Bournemouth. The coach has overcome a tough start to make it into the top half of the table and join the likes of Arteta, Guardiola and Klopp in being nominated for the prestigious award. The quartet are joined by Emery who has also enjoyed a strong season with Aston Villa who currently sit fourth in the table.

Although Klopp has only received the accolade twice, Guardiola has already won it four times in his career, including last season. Despite his lack of a victory, Arteta is a formidable opponent as his Arsenal club leads the league going into the last few weeks of the campaign. When Emery’s team sits fourth and may compete in the Champions League next season, Iraola has guided Bournemouth out of the drop zone and into the top half of the table.

Bournemouth failed to find a win in their first nine games of the season. Iraola’s side finally picked up all three points against Burnley on October 23rd.

All five managers and their clubs will be back in action when the Premier League returns this coming weekend. The title match between Arteta and Klopp will continue when City plays Fulham and Arsenal travels to Manchester United. On Monday, Liverpool takes on Aston Villa, and if things go well for Emery’s team, they may finish in the top four.