(Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was named League Managers Association (LMA) Manager of the Year on Monday for leading his side to their third Premier League title in four years. He pipped Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa, Norwich City's Daniel Farke, Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes, West Ham United boss David Moyes, and Leicester City's Brendan Rodgers to the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy. "I am delighted to win this award for the second time, but an award like this is only possible if a manager is surrounded by top professionals," Guardiola said. Hayes became the first manager from the women's game to be among the top six contenders for the Manager of the Year Award. The Chelsea boss was named Women's Super League Manager of the Year after guiding the London club to consecutive league titles, a League Cup triumph and their first Champions League final, where they were beaten 4-0 by Barcelona.

Source: The Star May 24, 2021 19:41 UTC