Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is nominated for Premier League Manager of the Season - as the top four bosses all make the shortlist

Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola joins bosses of the Premier League's top four in being nominated for Manager of the Year Award. Remarkably, three of the other four managers nominated for the award are Spanish, as Premier League title rivals Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta get set to battle for another honour this term. Andoni Iraola has been recognised for steering Bournemouth well clear of the drop zone and in the hunt for European qualification Bournemouth's standout performance of the season came in December when they humbled Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford Premier League title rivals Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta have also been nominated for the award Iraola endured a tough start to life in the Premier League following his controversial arrival from Raya Vallecano and failed to win any of his first nine games. Outgoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a two-time winner of the Manager of the Year award Unai Emery has transformed the fortunes of Aston Villa, who are on the cusp of Champions League qualification Meanwhile, Emery has taken Villa from relegation threatened to Premier League top four in 18 months.