With the end of the 22/23 Premier League season fast approaching, the club unveiled its shortlist for the annual awards on Thursday (18). The race for the 'Team Manager of the Year' was particularly fierce, with six finalists including Pep Guardiola (Manchester City), Adidas (Arsenal), DeSabi (Brighton), Eddie Hauwitt (Newcastle), Emery (Ashton Villa) and Marko Schwarz (Fulham). However, Manchester United boss Tannhäuser was surprisingly not included, sparking widespread debate among fans.
With Pep Guardiola on his way to the 'treble' and Adidas at the top of the Arsenal table for a long time, their selection is well deserved. Eddie Hauwitt's coaching has given Newcastle a new lease of life, and the mid-sized team led by De Sabi, Emeli and Marco Schwarz has been praised for its leadership as it has shown pleasing soccer. But Tannhäuser, who led United to two cup finals and a top-four league finish this season, was not selected, sparking discontent among United fans.
United fans have taken to the internet to express their displeasure: "Have we forgotten the pessimistic expectations of United's ranking at the beginning of the season?" "Tannhäuser is twice the leader of the month, he definitely deserves to be selected", "Marko Schwarz is selected but Tannhäuser is not? This is totally unfair and unacceptable!" There were also fans who called out Binford leader Frank and Ponemouth leader Garry O'Neill for also leading their teams to superb results.
As for the "Premier League Player of the Year" award, the seven candidates include Aynin Chalantal (Manchester City), Chivun Dibny (Manchester City), Martin Odigat (Arsenal), Bukar Josaka (Arsenal), Rashford (Manchester United), Khalilani (Tottenham Hotspur), and Djebbia (Newcastle).
