They are in order according by the how much chance they have of winning the EPL manager of the year award . NOT BY WHO IS BEST or BETTER .
7 . Steve Bruce

It is a measure of what Bruce has achieved at Hull that it has been suggested the 53-year-old deserves a chance to manage a club with European ambitions. He has taken Hull to mid-table on their return to the Premier League and also guided them to the first FA Cup Final in their 110-year history. All this amid the backdrop of owner Assem Allam trying to change the club’s name to Hull Tigers. Bruce has not allowed that to distract his players and Hull can looked forward to their trip to Wembley with their Premier League status nearly secured. Bruce may prove a shrewd appointment for any chairman willing to take a risk.

1. Mauricio Pochettino

It seems remarkable that Pochettino does not speak English in press conferences after 15 months at Southampton but the 42-year-old Argentine has got his message across to his players. His side have been a joy to watch and, although they have tailed off in recent weeks, he is more than a worthy contender. It is easy to see why Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is considering the forward-thinking young manager as a replacement for Tim Sherwood in the summer.

1. Roberto Martinez

The Spaniard pledged to deliver Champions League football when he took over at Everton last summer and finishing in the top four would be a phenomenal achievement. Last night’s defeat by Crystal Palace means it is now out of their hands but there can be no doubt Martinez has built on David Moyes’s legacy by introducing an exciting brand of football. Man‑management, one of his many strengths, helped keep England defenderLeighton Baines from joining Manchester United and he has given Ross Barkley a chance to shine.

1. Manuel Pellegrini

The Chilean deserves credit for taking his team to another level after replacing Roberto Mancini and it is easy to forget free‑scoring Manchester City were beating all‑comers at one stage. However, any assessment of his first season at City hinges on whether they win the Premier League and those hopes are fading following last night’s shock 2-2 draw with Sunderland. City were targeting an unprecedented Quadruple after their Capital One Cup success last month but disappointing exits in the Champions League and FA Cup mean missing out of the title would represent failure after he spent £90million in the summer to improve a squad that finished second last term.

3.Tony Pulis

Jose Mourinho believes Pulis deserves to be Manager of the Year and there is certainly an argument to be made for the former Stoke boss. Pulis has taken Crystal Palace from bottom of the Premier League, when they were 1-20 relegation certainties, to 11th place with four games remaining, all but sealing survival with last night’s 3-2 win at Everton. A remarkable turnaround. Last November, Pulis inherited a team who looked doomed to the Championship under Ian Holloway but he has transformed them into a well-organised, disciplined side with one of the best defensive records in the division.

1. Jose Mourinho

The Chelsea boss is still the master. He has played down his side’s chances of winning the League but it would be no surprise if Chelsea snatched it. They also have a Champions League semi‑final against Atletico Madrid to look forward to. Whether or not the campaign ends with champagne, Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge has certainly been lively. The sprint down the touchline after Demba Ba’s winner against Paris St-Germain was one of the moments of the season. The meticulous preparation that helped Chelsea beat City at The Etihad showed Mourinho at his best.

1. Brendan Rogers - Winner in my opinion if Liverpool wins the title

If he can deliver what will be a historic triumph, Rodgers will write himself into Liverpool folklore. The achievement would be heightened by the magnificent attacking style in which the Reds will have claimed the title. Rodgers is committed to playing younger players. He has adapted his system to allow Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge, Raheem Sterling and Philippe Coutinho to work together in tandem, while Steven Gerrard has been transformed into a deeper-lying midfielder. Players such as Jordan Henderson, Jon Flanagan and Joe Allen have all improved under his guidance. Liverpool have not had the distraction of any other competition but Rodgers deserves credit for his side’s consistency.

They are in order according by the how much chance they have of winning the EPL manager of the year award . NOT BY WHO IS BEST or BETTER .

7 . Steve Bruce

It is a measure of what Bruce has achieved at Hull that it has been suggested the 53-year-old deserves a chance to manage a club with European ambitions. He has taken Hull to mid-table on their return to the Premier League and also guided them to the first FA Cup Final in their 110-year history. All this amid the backdrop of owner Assem Allam trying to change the club’s name to Hull Tigers. Bruce has not allowed that to distract his players and Hull can looked forward to their trip to Wembley with their Premier League status nearly secured. Bruce may prove a shrewd appointment for any chairman willing to take a risk.

1. Mauricio Pochettino

It seems remarkable that Pochettino does not speak English in press conferences after 15 months at Southampton but the 42-year-old Argentine has got his message across to his players. His side have been a joy to watch and, although they have tailed off in recent weeks, he is more than a worthy contender. It is easy to see why Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is considering the forward-thinking young manager as a replacement for Tim Sherwood in the summer.

1. Roberto Martinez

The Spaniard pledged to deliver Champions League football when he took over at Everton last summer and finishing in the top four would be a phenomenal achievement. Last night’s defeat by Crystal Palace means it is now out of their hands but there can be no doubt Martinez has built on David Moyes’s legacy by introducing an exciting brand of football. Man‑management, one of his many strengths, helped keep England defenderLeighton Baines from joining Manchester United and he has given Ross Barkley a chance to shine.

1. Manuel Pellegrini

The Chilean deserves credit for taking his team to another level after replacing Roberto Mancini and it is easy to forget free‑scoring Manchester City were beating all‑comers at one stage. However, any assessment of his first season at City hinges on whether they win the Premier League and those hopes are fading following last night’s shock 2-2 draw with Sunderland. City were targeting an unprecedented Quadruple after their Capital One Cup success last month but disappointing exits in the Champions League and FA Cup mean missing out of the title would represent failure after he spent £90million in the summer to improve a squad that finished second last term.

3.Tony Pulis

Jose Mourinho believes Pulis deserves to be Manager of the Year and there is certainly an argument to be made for the former Stoke boss. Pulis has taken Crystal Palace from bottom of the Premier League, when they were 1-20 relegation certainties, to 11th place with four games remaining, all but sealing survival with last night’s 3-2 win at Everton. A remarkable turnaround. Last November, Pulis inherited a team who looked doomed to the Championship under Ian Holloway but he has transformed them into a well-organised, disciplined side with one of the best defensive records in the division.

1. Jose Mourinho

The Chelsea boss is still the master. He has played down his side’s chances of winning the League but it would be no surprise if Chelsea snatched it. They also have a Champions League semi‑final against Atletico Madrid to look forward to. Whether or not the campaign ends with champagne, Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge has certainly been lively. The sprint down the touchline after Demba Ba’s winner against Paris St-Germain was one of the moments of the season. The meticulous preparation that helped Chelsea beat City at The Etihad showed Mourinho at his best.

1. Brendan Rogers - Winner in my opinion if Liverpool wins the title

If he can deliver what will be a historic triumph, Rodgers will write himself into Liverpool folklore. The achievement would be heightened by the magnificent attacking style in which the Reds will have claimed the title. Rodgers is committed to playing younger players. He has adapted his system to allow Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge, Raheem Sterling and Philippe Coutinho to work together in tandem, while Steven Gerrard has been transformed into a deeper-lying midfielder. Players such as Jordan Henderson, Jon Flanagan and Joe Allen have all improved under his guidance. Liverpool have not had the distraction of any other competition but Rodgers deserves credit for his side’s consistency.

Ok Depahsed I will place Pulis second best candidate .

Wolife . They are not in order as if who is better but who has a better chance of winning the award .

@rama why you think Mourinho should be 3rd place?

@Tuanis

How is what he has done amazing? He's spent quite a bit of money, and he's (probably) going to end up in the same position as Chelsea were last year (3rd). He's going to mucker up 9 more points than last season if he manages to win his remaining 3 matches, but that's what you expect from a team that regularly spends in excess of 50 Million pounds per season. It's also going to be the lowest he's ever finished in the table in over a decade. He's failed to win both domestic cups, and the only place he has done moderately well is the Champions League, which is his specialty. If Mou's team does not reach the semis of the CL, it would be disappointing indeed.

@Tuanis

How is what he has done amazing? He's spent quite a bit of money, and he's (probably) going to end up in the same position as Chelsea were last year (3rd). He's going to mucker up 9 more points than last season if he manages to win his remaining 3 matches, but that's what you expect from a team that regularly spends in excess of 50 Million pounds per season. It's also going to be the lowest he's ever finished in the table in over a decade. He's failed to win both domestic cups, and the only place he has done moderately well is the Champions League, which is his specialty. If Mou's team does not reach the semis of the CL, it would be disappointing indeed.

That being said, he deserves full credit for taking his team to the semis of the CL. That is never an easy task to do, regardless of the talent at your disposal.

Moyes!!!!lol Rodgers was the best in my opinion...

@tiki "Pellegrini over Mourinho because he had many inuries that made them drop points"
Then Wenger would be in front of Pellegrini and Mourinho.

@tiki "Pellegrini over Mourinho because he had many inuries that made them drop points"
Then I think, Wenger would be in front of both Pellegrini and Mourinho.

I see lot's of people rooting for Pulis . He did do a very admirable job at Palace . Ironic though same people hate Stoke City that Pulis build over the years and gave them so called " rugby" style of football .

If Pulis knocks Liverpool off title , I say forget about the rest and give the award to Pulis even if it is Chelsea or City who wins the title or Martinez finishing in top four .

P.S. Injuries are responsibility of the manager . Good manager will rotate , watch after his players and make sure his team stays healthy . He does not have full control of his destiny of being injured but a lot of influence . This is all part of being a good manager .

Wenger just recently took the blame for Ramsey 4 months injury . Not going to mention rest of the players and Ozil . However, it is clear that hustling players like a pack of arctic dogs from game to game and rushing them into action after knocks that looked harmless in the beginning is the reason why Arsenal were left with a long injury list . Reason why Wenger is not on the list .

Pellegrini had a little injury crisis but he manged a lot better .

Excuse about injuries are not good ones at all .

@dynastian98

I am pretty sure from beginning of the season Mourinho said over and over again that Chelsea's main target was to finish in top 4 and shape this team into title contenders side . It is us Chelsea fans who set the expectations high because we have Mourinho, when in reality our team was no where near formidable force it is now and Mourinho is the one behind it . We lost World Club cup against some Brazilian team who are not even best in Brazil and I can name so many other things . Embarrassingly lost to Atletico in Super Cup ( more like to Falcao )conceding 4 goals .This whole revolution at Chelsea that has been going on since Ancelotti and really messed badly with the way we were playing . Man City used to be our bogey team for two years , now Chelsea looks so much better and Chelsea again is a bogey team to every top side in England and Europe.

Mourinho and Chelsea will switch to higher gears as soon as we get last pieces of the puzzle .

About spending I think we have this conversation over and over again . Purely under authorization of Mourinho was net spent less 20 million . Those January transfers and loan fee under his supervision covered the looses .