While Carrick is the newcomer, he faces Guardiola, who is seeking a sixth Manager of the Season award to move closer to Sir Alex Ferguson’s record of ten. Meanwhile, Arteta is nominated after putting Arsenal within touch of their first Premier League crown since 2004. The shortlist is completed by Andrews’ sensational debut at Brentford, Iraola’s European push with Bournemouth, and Le Bris’ impressive top-half survival bid with Sunderland.