Pep Guardiola Crowned LMA Manager Of The Year
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been named the LMA manager of the year after a superb campaign saw him win the league crown for a third time.
The 50-year-old – who arrived at the Etihad in 2016 from Bayern Munich – reclaimed the Premier League title with City, won the League Cup for a fourth time and faces Chelsea in the Champions League final on Saturday.
The five other managers who received the most votes were Marcelo Bielsa, Daniel Farke, Emma Hayes, David Moyes and Brendan Rodgers.
Guardiola said: ‘I am delighted to win the LMA manager of the year award for the second time.
‘It is, for me, such a special trophy to win because it is voted for by my fellow managers. An award like this is only possible though if a manager is surrounded by top professionals.
‘My players have been fantastic – their dedication and professionalism never wavered, even in a season that has been the most challenging we have ever faced.
‘And my staff are also deserving of the highest praise. I am so lucky to have a team of people who give everything they have every single day to make sure Manchester City are the best we can be.
This award is dedicated to and shared with them.’
Guardiola won a third Premier League crown with City after they finished 12 points ahead of Manchester United.
Sir Alex Ferguson, an LMA committee member, also praised Guardiola: ‘As well as being a truly gifted manager and leader, you always display admirable humility and composure and I am sure your family must be very proud of you.’
The former Barcelona boss has transformed City into a true force during his five years in the Premier League – winning 10 trophies and guiding them to the brink of European glory.
