Tuchel named Barclays Manager of the Month of October

 

Thomas Tuchel has claimed the Barclays Manager of the Month award for October 2021.

The Chelsea head coach wins the prize for the second time, having first done so in March 2021, after leading his side to victory in all four of their matches in the month.

Tuchel started October with a 3-1 victory at home to Southampton, followed by a hard-fought 1-0 success at Brentford.

He then oversaw a 7-0 triumph over Norwich City, before ending the month with a 3-0 win at Newcastle United as they claimed a third successive clean sheet.

The 48-year-old German topped a four-man shortlist, beating Jurgen Klopp, David Moyes and Patrick Vieira after votes from the public were combined with those of a panel of football experts.

See: October 2021's Barclays Manager of the Month shortlist below

Jurgen Klopp (LIV)

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Liverpool started and ended the month with 2-2 home draws against Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion. In between, the Reds impressed with two stunning 5-0 away wins at Watford and Manchester United.

David Moyes (WHU)

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West Ham United bounced back from a 2-1 defeat to Brentford in style with consecutive 1-0 wins over Tottenham Hotspur and Everton. This was followed by a 4-1 victory at Aston Villa as the Hammers finished the month in fourth.

Thomas Tuchel (CHE)

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It was a perfect month for Tuchel, who guided Chelsea to four straight victories to take them three points clear at the top. Showing their defensive resilience in a hard-fought 1-0 win at Brentford, the Blues' attacking flair was also highlighted in a 7-0 triumph over Norwich City.

Patrick Vieira (CRY)

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The Frenchman led Crystal Palace through the month without defeat, despite facing three of last season's top eight. Impressive 2-2 draws with Leicester City and Vieira's former club Arsenal preceded a stunning 2-0 victory at Man City.