Has the Premier League Manager of the Month curse intensified? This season, 2 out of 4 winners have already been dismissed, while Guardiola achieved a perfect record in December.

The Premier League Manager of the Month curse is a well-known notion, and this season it has become even more intense. Fans often joke that the curse’s power has increased. The reason is that since 2026 began, two managers from big six Premier League clubs have been dismissed within one week: Chelsea’s Maresca and Manchester United’s Amolin. Interestingly, both Maresca and Amolin won the Manager of the Month award this season — Maresca was November’s winner (sacked on New Year’s Day), and Amolin won in October (sacked on January 5).

It is reported that four Manager of the Month awards have been given out so far in the 2025-26 Premier League season, namelySlot in August (Liverpool), Glasner in September (Crystal Palace), Amolin in October (Manchester United), and Maresca in November (Chelsea).Among these four, two have already lost their jobs.

Some say Guardiola must be trembling. Why? Because Manchester City, under Guardiola’s leadership, secured a flawless five-win streak in the Premier League during December — the only team to remain unbeaten that month. This means Guardiola is almost certain to be named December’s Manager of the Month, and the infamous Premier League Manager of the Month curse seems ready to strike again.

Since entering January, Manchester City has drawn two matches in a row: 0-0 away against Sunderland and 1-1 at home versus Chelsea. Meanwhile, Arsenal has won both of their games, earning six points. With these two draws, City has already dropped four points compared to Arsenal’s perfect start, leaving them six points behind. The gap after just two matches is tough to close. In previous years, Arsenal was the one to falter; now it seems to be Manchester City’s turn. The Premier League Manager of the Month curse really is powerful. What’s your take on this?