Mikel Arteta has been crowned the LMA Premier League Manager of the Year but missed out on the main accolade, the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy, which went to former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard. The Arsenal boss enjoyed a sensational season, ending the Gunners' 22-year wait for the Premier League title by finishing seven points clear of Manchester City. Arteta could yet add a Champions League crown, with Arsenal set to face Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
Arteta's Personal Accolade
At a glitzy awards ceremony in London, Arteta collected the LMA Premier League Manager of the Year award, attended by his staff. However, he was pipped to the overall manager of the year prize by Coventry City boss Frank Lampard, who received the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy from England head coach Thomas Tuchel.
Lampard's Triumph
Coventry enjoyed a remarkable season under Lampard, earning promotion to the Premier League with 95 points, winning the Championship title. Ipswich Town and Hull City also secured top-flight spots, with Hull beating Middlesbrough in the play-off final.
Tuchel read a letter from Sir Alex Ferguson, who was unable to attend due to health reasons. "It is of course not the same without Sir Alex himself, and we wish him all the best and a speedy recovery," Tuchel said. "Until then, I have the privilege to read this letter to you, Frank. Dear Frank, many congratulations on being named LMA manager of the year. You should be very proud of what you and your team have accomplished."
Ferguson praised Lampard's leadership and humility, noting how his team played with confidence and self-belief. Arteta's season, meanwhile, has been nothing short of spectacular, with Arsenal's title triumph ending a long drought and setting the stage for a potential double.
