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

The nominees for the Premier League's Player and Manager of the Month honors for October have been announced.

We're guaranteed to see a third different recipient of the coaching award, while a recognizable name seeks to secure consecutive victories on the player front among eight potential candidates.

October 2025 Premier League Player of the Month Nominees

Matty Cash's outstanding performances were instrumental in Aston Villa's October revival. The Villans achieved a perfect record, with Cash delivering significant contributions at both ends of the pitch. His second strike of the season defeated Manchester City in their latest outing, following a brilliant assist the previous week that helped overcome Tottenham Hotspur.

Bruno Guimarães was the star of Newcastle United's monthly highlights. A spectacular long-range effort was the standout moment in their triumph over Nottingham Forest, though the creative Brazilian reserved his finest moment for a dramatic 90th-minute winner against Fulham that maintained the Magpies' upward trajectory.

September's Player of the Month recipient, Man City's Erling Haaland, finds himself among the leading contenders to claim the honor once more. Three strikes in three matches brought Haaland's tally to 11 for the season—no other squad member has netted more than once.

October marked a breakthrough period for Bournemouth's summer acquisition Junior Kroupi. He celebrated his Premier League debut start with a brace against Crystal Palace and quickly added another goal versus Nottingham Forest, propelling the Cherries to second place in the table.

Manchester United supporters haven't seen a nominee on these lists recently, but Bryan Mbeumo earned his spot with an impressive October display. No player in the division recorded more than his four goal contributions—three strikes, one assist—as United secured three consecutive victories.

Sunderland's quiet summer acquisition of Nordi Mukiele has proved to be an inspired move. While his goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers strengthens his candidacy, the French defender was a defensive stalwart throughout October, consistently creating danger with his threatening long throws.

Igor Thiago climbed to second in the Golden Boot standings with another two-goal haul for Brentford this month. The imposing forward found the net against West Ham United and converted a penalty to help defeat Arne Slot's faltering Liverpool side.

Completing the list is Arsenal defender Jurriën Timber, whose development into one of the world's most impressive right-backs has contributed to the Gunners establishing a dominant, record-setting defense that maintained a clean sheet throughout the entire month.

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October 2025 Premier League Manager of the Month Nominees

Ruben Amorim receives his inaugural award nomination as Man Utd boss following an exceptional October that delivered his first consecutive Premier League wins, extending to three straight victories over Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta is well-acquainted with these nominations and will be confident about claiming the award after orchestrating the Premier League's stingiest defense and establishing a four-point advantage at the summit.

A disappointing campaign start for Unai Emery and Aston Villa is now a distant memory. Burnley, Tottenham and Man City all succumbed to the Midlands club in an unforgettable month for all associated.

Andoni Iraola has consistently guided Bournemouth beyond expectations, but the Cherries have achieved unprecedented success this season, finishing October in second place following victories over Fulham and Nottingham Forest, separated by a draw with giant-slayers Crystal Palace.

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