Unai Emery Wins Premier League Manager Of The Month After Aston Villa’s Five-Win December

Unai Emery has been named Premier League Manager of the Month for December after masterminding a stunning finish to the year for Aston Villa.

Under his guidance, Villa won five of their last six league games in 2025, defeating top teams including Brighton, Arsenal, West Ham, Manchester United, and Chelsea. The impressive form lifted Villa to third place in the league as the new year began.

This is the third time Emery has claimed the Premier League Manager of the Month award, having previously won it in April and December 2023. He topped a competitive shortlist that included Mikel Arteta, Daniel Farke, and Pep Guardiola.