Newcastle ended the month at the top of the table after picking up 15 points from seven games.

Also on the four-man shortlist are Huddersfield boss David Wagner, Preston manager Simon Grayson and Fulham head coach Slavisa Jokanovic.

The judging panel comprises former Ipswich manager George Burley, Sky Sports' EFL League pundit Don Goodman, EFL Marketing Director Drew Barrand, League Managers’ Association Director Olaf Dixon and Sky Bet Football Trading Manager Paul Lowery.

The winner will be announced on Friday.