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The organisers of the Ballon d'Or have announced the nominees for best club and manager of the year, with Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and PSG in the mix. Mikel Arteta, Luis Enrique, and Unai Emery are among the contenders for the manager's award.

The nominees for the best club and manager of the year at the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony have been revealed, featuring five contenders in each category.

The clubs up for the prestigious award include: Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bodo/Glimt, Flamengo, and Paris Saint-Germain.

  • Arsenal clinched the Premier League title last season and reached the finals of both the Champions League and the EFL Cup.
  • Bayern Munich retained their dominance by winning the Bundesliga, along with the German Cup and Supercup.
  • Bodo/Glimt enjoyed success by lifting the Norwegian Cup and had a commendable run in the Champions League.
  • Flamengo triumphed in the Copa Libertadores and secured the Brazilian championship.
  • PSG celebrated victories in the Champions League, Ligue 1, and the UEFA Supercup.

For the best manager of the year, the nominees are: Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Luis de la Fuente (Spain national team), Unai Emery (Aston Villa), Vincent Kompany (Bayern Munich), and Luis Enrique (PSG).

  • Arteta led Arsenal to the Premier League title and reached the finals of both the Champions League and the EFL Cup.
  • De la Fuente brought home the World Cup with Spain.
  • Emery guided Aston Villa to success in the Europa League.
  • Kompany duplicated successes with Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, Cup, and Supercup.
  • Enrique's side won the Champions League, French championship, and UEFA Supercup.

The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place in London next month.