October's Premier League manager of the month nominees announced
Friday 4 November 2016 19:53, UK
Antonio Conte has been nominated for October's Premier League Manager of the Month award after leading Chelsea to four successive victories.
Conte steered the Blues within a point of league leaders Manchester City, following wins over Hull, Leicester, Manchester United and Southampton.
The emphatic 4-0 win over Jose Mourinho's side at Stamford Bridge proved to be the highlight of a memorable month for the Italian.
Jurgen Klopp is in the running to win his second successive Manager of the Month award after guiding Liverpool to an excellent run of results.
The Reds boss, who won the award in September following three successive wins, saw his side continue their fine form into October, claiming victories over Swansea, West Browmich Albion and Crystal Palace as well as a draw with Manchester United.
It has moved Liverpool level on points with City, with only goal difference separating themselves, Pep Guardiola's side and Arsenal.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is also up for the award following another positive set of results.
The Frenchman led his side to victories over Burnley, Swansea and Sunderland, with the home draw against Middlesbrough the only blip on their October record.
Stoke manager Mark Hughes completes the nominees after he guided his side out of the relegation zone following victories over Sunderland, Hull and Swansea.
The Potters also claimed their first point at Old Trafford since 1980, drawing 1-1 with United.
