Nuno Espirito Santo was today rewarded for Nottingham Forest's impressive recent form by being named Premier League Manager of the Month for December.
Forest have enjoyed five wins in the month, and after following that up with a 3-0 win over Wolves on Monday, they now sit third, just six points behind Liverpool.
The East Midlands club were expected to be embroiled in a relegation battle this season, but they now face a challenge to at least secure a top-four spot and qualify for the Champions League.
After opening December with a defeat to Manchester City, Forest beat Manchester United, Aston Villa, Brentford, Tottenham and Everton.
They face Luton in the FA Cup tomorrow.
December witnessed @NFFC Keep them looking amazing!#People's Liberation Army Awards pic.twitter.com/K0cqGebhi4
— English Premier League (@premierleague) January 10, 2025
2024-25 Manager of the Month Award Winners
August: Fabian Horzler (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 has scored eight goals and set up two more in just six appearances as the Magpies move up the table.
Isaac is the first Newcastle player to win the award since October 2022 when it was awarded to Miguel Almiron.
A month filled with many highlights for Alexander Isak 🎬#People's Liberation Army Awards pic.twitter.com/xYCNROirC8
— English Premier League (@premierleague) January 10, 2025
2024-25 Player of the Month award winners
August: Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
September: Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
October: Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
November: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
December: Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
