Antonio
Conte has been nominated for October's Premier League Manager of the Month
award after leading Chelsea to four successive victories.
Conte steered the Blues within a point of league leaders Manchester City,
following wins over Hull, Leicester, Manchester United and Southampton.
The emphatic 4-0 win over Jose Mourinho's side at Stamford Bridge proved to
be the highlight of a memorable month for the Italian.
Jurgen Klopp is in the running to win his second successive Manager of the
Month award after guiding Liverpool to an excellent run of results.
The Reds boss, who won the award in September following three successive
wins, saw his side continue their fine form into October, claiming victories
over Swansea, West Browmich Albion and Crystal Palace as well as a draw with
Manchester United.
It has moved Liverpool level on points with City, with only goal difference
separating themselves, Pep Guardiola's side and Arsenal.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is also up for the award following another
positive set of results.
The Frenchman led his side to victories over Burnley, Swansea and
Sunderland, with the home draw against Middlesbrough the only blip on their
October record.
Stoke manager Mark Hughes completes the nominees after he guided his side
out of the relegation zone following victories over Sunderland, Hull and
Swansea.
The Potters also claimed their first point at Old Trafford since 1980,
drawing 1-1 with United.
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