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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has been named Premier League Manager of the Month for November, following an unbeaten run that showcased the Blues at their best — even if recent form has cooled that momentum.
November: A Month to Remember
During November, Chelsea went unbeaten, securing victories over Tottenham, Burnley, and Wolves and holding Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. These performances stood out not just for the results, but for the style and cohesion Maresca’s team displayed during a busy period.
Maresca’s recognition comes as a surprise to some, given the current four-game winless streak in December. Nonetheless, the award reflects the quality of November’s campaign rather than the ongoing challenges of this month.
Competition for the Award
Maresca was up against notable managers including:
- Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
- Unai Emery (Aston Villa)
- Pep Guardiola
- Fabian Hurzeler
- Marco Silva
Arteta and Emery were both enjoying strong runs themselves, with Villa’s eight-match winning streak starting in early November.
Maresca’s Reaction
Speaking about the award, Maresca said:
“This kind of thing is because you do the right things in terms of performance and results.
For us November was fantastic. December, we didn’t start in the way we would like, even if it’s just one week ago.
So it’s just three games in a row in one week that we didn’t get results that we expect.”
A Growing Chelsea Legacy
This is Maresca’s second Manager of the Month award in the Premier League, putting him level with former Chelsea bosses Thomas Tuchel and Claudio Ranieri. A third win would place him alongside Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte as one of the club’s most decorated managers in this category.
Despite recent struggles, the award is a reminder of the progress Chelsea made under Maresca during November and the potential he has to steady the club in the months ahead.
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