Jamie Carragher claims NINE coaches deserve to be named Premier League Manager of the Season over Erik ten Hag

Jamie Carragher claims nine Premier League coaches deserve to be named Manager of the Season over Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.

Former Ajax boss Ten Hag is on course for a successful first season as United manager.

United have already won the Carabao Cup, their first major trophy in six years, and could claim another piece of silverware when they face Manchester City in the FA Cup final next month.

Before then, United will hope to have secured a top-four finish and a return to Champions League football, with the Red Devils currently fourth – four points ahead of fifth-place Liverpool, who take on Leicester on Monday night.

Despite the progress made by United this season, Carragher believes Ten Hag should not be in contention for the Premier League Manager of the Season award.

Instead, the former Liverpool defender has named nine other candidates for the award.

Carragher omits Ten Hag when naming MOTS candidates

Reacting to Brighton's 3-0 win over Arsenal at the Emirates, Carragher tweeted: "What a performance from Brighton yet again today, their manager could be Manager of the Season.

"Has there ever been so many candidates for that award?!

"Pep, Arteta, Howe, De Zerbi, Emery, Frank, O'Neil, Silva, Lopetegui."

Pep Guardiola looks set to win his third successive Premier League title with Manchester City following Arsenal's defeat to Brighton, with his side on course for a historic treble.

While Arsenal look set to end the campaign without silverware, they have made great progress under Mikel Arteta – with few predicting their title challenge.

Eddie Howe looks set to guide Newcastle to the Champions League, with the Magpies currently third in the Premier League, while Roberto De Zerbi's Brighton are also on course for European football in sixth place.

Only Man City and Arsenal have taken more points than Aston Villa since Unai Emery replaced Steven Gerrard as manager in October, with the Midlands club now eighth in the table – up from 16th when he first took charge.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank and Fulham manager Marco Silva have successfully secured Premier League survival for their respective sides, with both teams on course for a top half finish.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth manager Gary O’Neil and Wolves boss Julien Lopetegui have also guided their teams to safety with several games to spare after taking charge during the course of the campaign.

The Premier League Manager of the Year is expected to be named next month, once the season has been completed.