Ole Gunnar Solskjaer among the trio of nominees for the January Manager's Award

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer joins Sean Dyche of Burnley and Ralph Hasenhuttl of Southampton among the finalists for the Jan. 1 Premier League coaching award.

After joining the club in December, Solskjaer embarked on a series of eight consecutive victories that went on until January. This perfect record ends in the team's last game of the month, a 2-2 draw with Burnley.

The Premier League has published the news from the list on its official website. On Solskjaer, they wrote: "L & # 39; former Manchester United The striker's early debut at Old Trafford continued with 10 points out of 12 possible during the month.

"United have won three, letting go Newcastle United at St James's Park, seal a narrow triumph 1-0 in third place Tottenham Hotspur and producing a 2-1 home victory over Brighton and Hove Albion.

Solskjaer was then able to understand the courage of her team who responded to the first defeat behind her under the guidance of her team. Burnley and claim a tie in overtime. "

He will compete for the award with Dyche, who led his struggling Burnley to two wins and two draws in the month of January, including the valuable draw with Solskjaer United.

Major wins on Huddersfield Town and Fulham were followed by draws against Watford and United, leaving Burnley 17th in the standings.

The finalist for this award is Southampton boss Hasenhuttl, who has worked tirelessly to correct the disappointing start to the Saints season. Another meeting in December, Hbadenhuttl gave a new life in Southampton after two months in his charge.

January kicked off with a scoreless draw with Chelsea, and Southampton continued the impressive run in front of Leicester City and Everton. The month ended on a dramatic draw with Crystal Palace, and the saints now occupy four points above the relegation zone.