December's Premier League Stars Revealed: Who Will Claim Player and Manager of the Month Glory?

The Premier League has announced the candidates for December's Player and Manager of the Month honors.

This season has yet to see anyone claim either accolade twice, though that streak could end on the player front, while a fifth different Manager of the Month recipient is guaranteed to emerge.

December 2025 Premier League Player of the Month Nominees

A revitalized Leeds United pulled themselves clear of the drop zone during December, largely due to Dominic Calvert-Lewin's scoring prowess. His competition-leading six strikes across five matches delivered victories over Chelsea and Crystal Palace, plus draws against Liverpool, Brentford and Sunderland.

Manchester City features three contenders for this month's recognition. Rayan Cherki contributed four assists and one goal to help secure five wins. Phil Foden provided the opposite combination: four strikes and one assist.

City forward Erling Haaland, who claimed September's Player of the Month title, aims to become a repeat winner following a remarkable month featuring five goals and three assists.

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitiké matched Haaland's output with five goals of his own, defeating both Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion while netting twice in an entertaining stalemate with Leeds.

Aston Villa duo Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins both earned nominations after prolific scoring runs. Rogers finished December with four goals while Watkins reached five during a winning run that stretched to 11 matches before falling to Arsenal.

December proved exceptional for Fulham winger Harry Wilson. The Welsh international scored two vital goals against Burnley and Crystal Palace while adding four assists—helping establish the Cottagers as European contenders.

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December 2025 Premier League Manager of the Month Nominees

While Arsenal lacks a player nominee for December, Mikel Arteta remains in contention for managerial honors. Despite managing a defensive injury crisis, Arteta orchestrated five victories from six outings while extending Arsenal's advantage at the summit.

Arteta faced Aston Villa's Unai Emery twice during December, with honors even across both encounters. Beyond their victory over Arsenal, Villa also defeated Chelsea and Manchester United to maintain their title challenge momentum.

At the opposite end of the table, Leeds remained unbeaten under Daniel Farke throughout a month featuring fixtures against Chelsea and Liverpool. A tactical adjustment sparked the crucial unbeaten run that lifted the Yorkshire club from relegation trouble.

Recording five wins from five matches, Man City manager Pep Guardiola concluded 2025 strongly. Having three players nominated for December's award demonstrates City's exceptional form last month.

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