Premier League October 2026 manager of the month nominees revealed

The Premier League has announced the six managers nominated for the October 2026 Barclays Manager of the Month award following their performances during the month.

The shortlist features some of the biggest names in English football, including Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso and Aston Villa manager Unai Emery.

Tottenham Hotspur's Roberto De Zerbi has also been nominated alongside Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler and Bournemouth's Marco Rose, giving fans an interesting selection of managers to choose from.

Full List of October 2026 Manager of the Month Nominees

The six nominees are;

Xabi Alonso – Chelsea
Mikel Arteta – Arsenal
Roberto De Zerbi – Tottenham Hotspur
Unai Emery – Aston Villa
Fabian Hürzeler – Brighton & Hove Albion
Marco Rose – Bournemouth

Who will win the October Premier League manager of month?

The six managers will compete for the monthly honour, which recognises the Premier League manager who delivered the most impressive performances during October. The supporters will have the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidate, with the final result determined through a combination of public votes and selections from a panel of football experts.

Voting is scheduled to close on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 12:00 GMT, with the winner expected to be announced the following week.

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