Contenders For Premier League Manager Of The Season: Can Arne Slot Hold Off The Competition?

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is regarded by many as a shoo-in for the English Premier League manager of the season accolade, as his Reds continue their march to the league title.

However, a trio of rival managers could give the Dutchman a run for his money. They include the Newcastle United boss who inflicted a bitter League Cup final defeat on the Reds, the only rival manager to beat him so far in the league, and another who has eclipsed his side's Champions League run.

Here, is our pick of contenders for the title who could yet pip Slot to the post:

The 53-year-old Spaniard has only served to enhance his reputation as an astute football tactician and man-manager with Villa this season. He built on a strong campaign last season where he led Villa to the Champions League with a shock fourth-place finish. He now has the chance to reach the semi-final of Europe's elite competition.

Liverpool's conquerers, Paris Saint-Germain, await in the quarter-finals. While few would give the Villans much chance of winning the competition, Emery is a past master at engineering surprise results in European knockout football with Villarreal and Sevilla. He won three Europa Cup titles with the former and one with the latter.