Nuno Espirito Santo was today rewarded for Nottingham Forest’s recent brilliant run by being named Premier League Manager of the Month for December.
Forest have picked up five wins during the month and, having followed that up with a 3-0 win over Wolves on Monday, now sit in third position, just six points behind Liverpool.
The East Midlands club were expected to be embroiled in a relegation battle this season, but are now fighting for at least a top-four finish and a Champions League place.
After starting December with a defeat at Manchester City, Forest beat Manchester United, Aston Villa, Brentford, Tottenham and Everton.
They face Luton in the FA Cup tomorrow.
A month of December which saw @NFFC continue their incredible form!#PLAPrice pic.twitter.com/K0cqGebhi4
–Premierleague (@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 Sweden international scored eight goals and assisted two others in just six games as the Magpies climbed the table.
Isak is the first Newcastle player to win the award since October 2022, when it was given to Miguel Almiron.
A month full of highlights for Alexander Isak 🎬#PLAPrice pic.twitter.com/xYCNRoirC8
–Premierleague (@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: Alexandre Isak (Newcastle)
