LONDON (UK) – Juergen Klopp of Liverpool on Monday was named manager of the year by League Managers’ Association (LMA). This comes after he took the Merseyside club to their first top-flight title in three decades.
With seven games to spare, Liverpool won the Premier League title, finishing the season 18 points clear at the top of the table.
Klopp outran Leeds United’s Marcelo Bielsa, Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth and last year’s winner Chris Wilder of Sheffield United to clinch the Alex Ferguson Trophy, which is named after the former Manchester United manager.
“I’m absolutely delighted to be named the winner … for this wonderful Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy, named after a man that I admire so much,” Klopp said.
“Everything we have accomplished at Liverpool this year couldn’t have been done without the superb input of my coaching staff; they make us a really special bunch of football brains.
“I love to work with my coaches, my players and everyone at LFC and, of course, I am thankful for the support from all our wonderful Liverpool fans.”
Chelsea Women’s Emma Hayes was named Women’s Super League manager of the year. This is in recognition for her effort to help the club clinch a league and League Cup double.
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