Is the Brentford managerial theory correct… or has Keith Andrews made them better?
“If the 2025-26 Premier League season were to end today, who would be the main contenders for manager of the season? Well, for a start, Arsenal fans would be absolutely delighted at the early curtailing of the campaign. Their manager, Mikel Arteta, would undoubtedly win the award, having finally dragged his perennial runners-up to top spot. But who else is in contention? Unai Emery has again done a remarkable job at Aston Villa, especially considering his squad barely improved last summer, if at all (Villa remain the only side who haven’t had a goal scored for them in 2025-26 from any of last summer’s signings). … And that’s probably it. Other than Keith Andrews. …”
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