Nuno is in the running for manager of the month following Nottingham Forest’s remarkable run

Nuno Espirito Santo was today rewarded for Nottingham Forest’s brilliant recent run by being named Premier League Manager of the Month for December.

Forest have enjoyed five wins in the month and, after following up with a 3-0 win at Wolves on Monday, are now in third place, just six points behind Liverpool.

The East Midlands club were expected to be involved in a relegation battle this season but are now in contention for at least a top-four finish and a crack at the Champions League.

Having opened December with defeat to Manchester City, Forest have beaten Manchester United, Aston Villa, Brentford, Tottenham and Everton.

Tomorrow they face Luton in the FA Cup.

A December he saw @NFFC they keep their incredible shape!#PLAwards pic.twitter.com/K0cqGebhi4

— Premier League (@premierleague) January 10, 2025

Manager of the Month 2024-25 winners

August: Fabian Herscheler (Brighton)
September: Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
October: Nuno Espirito Santo (Nottingham Forest)
November: Arne Slot (Liverpool)
December: Nuno Espirito Santo (Nottingham Forest)

The player of the month award went to Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

The Sweden international scored eight goals and provided a further two assists in just six games as the Magpies climbed the table.

Isak is the first Newcastle player to claim the award since October 2022, when it was awarded to Miguel Almiron.

A month with many highlights for Alexander Isak 🎬#PLAwards pic.twitter.com/xYCNROirC8

— Premier League (@premierleague) January 10, 2025

2024-25 Player of the Month winners

August: Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
September: Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
October: Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
November: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
December: Alexander Isaac (Newcastle)