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Published on 2024-09-14 07:00:27
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was not awarded the August Premier League Manager of the Month, with the accolade going to Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler instead. Guardiola, who has not won the award since December 2021, is seen as deserving of the recognition for his success in leading City to four consecutive Premier League titles. Fans expressed their disappointment on social media, with many believing Guardiola was unfairly overlooked.
Despite Brighton and Arsenal dropping points in their last fixture, which was against each other, the Manager of the Month award should have arguably been a competition between Guardiola and Liverpool boss Arne Slot based on results. City had a strong start to the season, winning their opening games against Chelsea, Ipswich, and West Ham, scoring 9 goals and conceding just twice in 3 matches, even at difficult away grounds. Considering these factors, fans and supporters feel Guardiola was unjustly snubbed for the award.
The disappointment among City fans is evident as Guardiola’s success and the team’s impressive start to the campaign were seen as deserving of recognition. While Fabian Hurzeler was worthy of the award, many felt Guardiola’s achievements and results with City should have warranted him the Manager of the Month accolade. The debate over the award shows the high expectations and standards associated with Guardiola and City’s performance.
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