ANTONIO CONTE has received another boost ahead of Chelsea’s attempt to complete the Double with an FA Cup win over Arsenal on Saturday; the manager of year award.
The League Managers’ Association has put the Italian at the top of the pile ahead of impressive candidates like Eddie Howe and Sean Dyche.
The award – renamed the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy for its 25th edition – can sit next to Chelsea’s Premier League title.
The former Juventus and Italy coach endured a tepid start to the season but was a revelation after shifting to a 3-4-3 formation after a humbling 3-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal.
Conte’s men put together a stunning run of form to lift the Premier League trophy, with a record 30 domestic wins.
Chris Hughton was named Championship manager of the year after guiding Brighton to the Premier League.
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And Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder won the League One manager of the year award for helping the Blades to the title with 100 points.
And Paul Cook collected the League Two manager of the year prize following Portsmouth's title win.
Lincoln manager Danny Cowley won a special achievement award for taking his side to the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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