Rafael Benitez has picked up the Premier League Manager of the Month award for November after steering Newcastle United to three successive wins.
Newcastle had failed to register a victory in the 2018-19 season going into the month, but a nine-point haul helped move them away from the relegation zone.
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Having recorded respective 1-0 and 2-1 results in home fixtures against Watford and Bournemouth, they rounded out November with a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Burnley at Turf Moor.
"It's always good to win trophies - I would obviously like to win more manager of the month awards, as that means we're in a better position in the table," Benitez said.
"It's good for the staff too, everyone that is helping you, because it gives you extra motivation."
Newcastle United won all three @premierleague games in November, earning Rafa Benítez the Barclays Manager of the Month award.
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) December 14, 2018
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Meanwhile, Son Heung-min was awarded the Premier League Goal of the Month honour following his solo effort for Tottenham in their 3-1 victory over Chelsea on November 24.
Son out-paced Jorginho to pick up Dele Alli's pass down Spurs' right before cutting inside David Luiz and beating goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga with a left-footed shot.
It was the South Korea international's first league goal of the season but his 50th for the London club.
"When I arrived into the box, I knew it was going to be a goal."
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 14, 2018
Sonny describes his wonder strike against Chelsea.#COYS pic.twitter.com/fd4iFXcPYy
