The Premier League Manager of the Month award nominations for September are out, and here are the contenders:

– _Enzo Maresca_: Chelsea’s head coach led his team to an impressive 10 points from 12 games in September, with victories over Bournemouth, West Ham, and Brighton, as well as a draw with Crystal Palace.

– _Arne Slot_: Liverpool’s manager secured three wins from four games, including a 3-0 triumph over Manchester United and a 2-1 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

– _Mikel Arteta_: Arsenal’s boss maintained his team’s unbeaten start to the season, earning four points from tough fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City.

– _Marco Silva_: Fulham’s manager guided his team to seven points, including wins over Newcastle and Nottingham Forest.

– _Unai Emery_: Aston Villa’s head coach enjoyed a successful month, with his team picking up seven points from three games and triumphing over Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

The winner will be chosen by a combination of a panel of experts and fan votes, and the announcement is expected on October 11.