On Sunday afternoon (May 19), all 20 Premier League came out to fight for one last time in the 2023-24 season. All eyes were on the clashes at the Etihad Stadium and the Emirates Stadium, where Premier League aspirants Manchester City and Arsenal were in action. Man City needed to win against West Ham United to clinch the title, and thanks to a brace from Phil Foden, they attained said goal quite comfortably. Bagging a 3-1 win over the Hammers, Pep Guardiola’s champions became the first-ever team to win four consecutive Premier League titles.
On the other end of the spectrum were Luton Town, Burnley, and Sheffield United. The three underdogs tried their hardest to be competitive but could not keep up with the rest of the pack. As a result, they dropped to the Championship, with Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and either Leeds United or Southampton taking their places for next season.
Today, we will take a look at the individuals who stood out in the 2023-24 season, winning the most coveted individual accolades the league has to offer. Continue reading to meet the Premier League Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season, Golden Glove winner, Golden Boot winner, Playmaker Award winner, and the possible Manager of the Season.
Manager of the Season*: Pep Guardiola
Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola Has Won Two Trebles
Arguably the greatest tactician of the 21st century, Pep Guardiola guided Manchester City to a historic fourth-consecutive Premier League title on Sunday, surpassing Sir Alex Ferguson’s three-peat with Manchester United. Under his tutelage, Man City won 28 games, drew seven, and lost only three. His ability to switch tactics mid-air came in handy as the Cityzens overwhelmed their rivals often without going beyond the second gear.
Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, Guardiola, Andoni Iraola, and Jurgen Klopp are the contenders for this year’s Barclays Manager of the Season award. But given how brilliant Guardiola performed over the…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-05-20 07:33:05
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