Fabian Hurzeler has been named the Barclays Manager of the Month for August after overseeing Brighton & Hove Albion's unbeaten start to 2024/25.
Brighton ended August second in the Premier League table after two wins and a draw from their opening three matches. They won 3-0 at Everton, beat Manchester United 2-1, and drew 1-1 at Arsenal.
"It's always a nice trophy [to win] as it confirms your work. Not only my work but the work from the whole club, my staff members, the players," Hurzeler said.
"It's togetherness to win this trophy. Now it's about winning the next one!"
Hurzeler, 31, is the youngest permanent head coach in Premier League history and is also the youngest to win a Manager of the Month award.
Furthermore, he is the first manager to win a Manager of the Month award in his first month in the Premier League since Ange Postecoglou achieved the feat with Tottenham Hotspur in August 2023.
"I'm very grateful for having these people around me." 🙏
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Fabian acknowledges the dedication of his staff after receiving his first Barclays Manager of the Month accolade! 😁 pic.twitter.com/IqZL0vU2QB
He is also the first Brighton head coach to claim the honour since Chris Hughton won February 2018's award.
The German beat fellow nominees Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot after votes from the public were combined with those of a panel of football experts.
