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Thomas Frank and Patrick Vieira are the surprise names on the Premier League's Manager of the Year shortlist, with Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp and Eddie Howe... but NO David Moyes!

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is set for another battle with Man City coach Pep Guardiola as the pair compete for Premier League manager of the season - but fans have been left baffled by the absence of West Ham boss David Moyes.

The five nominees for the prestigious award were revealed on Friday, with Klopp and Guardiola the leading contenders to take the prize as they look to pip each other to the Premier League title in the last two games.

The other three candidates to win the award are Brentford boss Thomas Frank, Crystal Palace coach Patrick Vieira and Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, but many were left scatching their heads about Moyes missing out despite leading the club to the Europa league semi-finals.