Premier League announces nominees for Manager of the Year award

The Premier League has announced the six nominees who are in contention to pick up their Manager of the Season award.

As expected, Pep Guardiola is selected having guided Manchester City to the league title, while Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp will be hoping to challenge the Spaniard for the accolade.

However, the pair face strong competition from Sean Dyche, who has led Burnley to the brink of securing seventh place in the standings with two games remaining.

Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez has also been recognised for keeping the Magpies away from a relegation battle, as has Roy Hodgson who arrived at Selhurst Park with Crystal Palace sitting bottom of the table and has now taken the Eagles to 12th spot in the table.

Chris Hughton completes the shortlist, with Brighton & Hove Albion having secured their top-flight status with victory over Manchester United on Friday night.