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

Forest enjoyed five wins in the month and are now third, just six points behind Liverpool, with a 3-0 win over Wolves on Monday.

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

After opening 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 December that saw @NFFC Keep up the amazing form!#PLAwards pic.twitter.com/K0cqGebhi4

— Premier League (@premierleague) January 10, 2025

Manager of the Month Winner 2024-25

August: Fabian Herzeler (Brighton)
September: Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
October: Nuno Espirito Santo (Nottingham Forest)
November: Arne Slott (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 more in just six games as the Magpies climbed up the table.

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

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

— Premier League (@premierleague) January 10, 2025

Winners of Player of the Month 2024-25

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