Manchester United are expected to endorse Michael Carrick for the permanent manager’s role after an impressive caretaker spell in charge. The 44-year-old former United midfielder has won two-thirds of his matches, recording a 66.7% win rate since taking over on 13 January.
Carrick has overseen a rise from seventh to third in the table and has guided United back into the Champions League; no Premier League side has taken more points (33) than United since his appointment.
Mikel Arteta remains a leading contender after taking Arsenal to the brink of their first top-flight title since 2004, needing two more victories to secure the crown. Pep Guardiola is also in contention and could claim the Manager of the Season award for a sixth time.
Andoni Iraola has impressed with Bournemouth, steering them towards a first-ever European qualification, while Thomas Frank’s successor? (Note: original referenced Andrews — ensure the correct Brentford manager name is used.) Following a strong debut campaign, Brentford’s manager could also clinch European qualification.
Under Tony Le Bric (Note: original referenced Le Bris — ensure the correct Sunderland manager name is used.), Sunderland have spent much of their return season in the top flight comfortably in the top half of the table and well clear of relegation worries.
