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 enjoyed five wins in the month and, after beating Wolves 3-0 on Monday, now sit in third place, just six points behind Liverpool.
The East Midlands club were expected to be embroiled in a relegation battle this season but are now challenging for at least a top-four place and a shot at the Champions League.
After opening December with a loss to Manchester City, Forest beat Manchester United, Aston Villa, Brentford, Tottenham and Everton.
Tomorrow they face Luton in the FA Cup.
A December that saw @NFFC Keep your amazing shape!#PremiosPL pic.twitter.com/K0cqGebhi4
— Premier League (@premierleague) January 10, 2025
Manager of the Month Winners 2024-25
August: Fabian Hurzeler (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 Swedish international scored eight goals and assisted two more 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 Almirón.
A month of many highlights for Alexander Isak 🎬#PremiosPL pic.twitter.com/xYCNROirC8
— Premier League (@premierleague) January 10, 2025
Player of the Month Winners 2024-25
August: Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
September: Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
October: Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
November: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
December: Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
