Barclay Awards

PLAYER OF THE MONTH

"The award comes exactly three years after his last triumph."

Frank Lampard finished October on a high note by being named the Barclays Player of The Month. The award comes exactly three years after his last triumph. Lampard is the second Chelsea player to win the Barclays Player of The Month award this season after Deco won August's prize.

MANAGER OF THE MONTH












"The award is Rafael Benitez's fourth, his last coming in January 2007."

Rafael Benitez has been announced Barclays Manager of The Month for October. The award is Rafael Benitez's fourth, his last coming in January 2007. Only six managers have won the prize on more occasions, including Sir Alex Ferguson with 21 and Arsene Wenger's 10. Benitez is the only Spaniard to have won the prize.

GOLDEN BOOT AWARD

"Anelka will receive a 1,000 poundsterling donation for the charity of his choice."

Nicolas Anelka was presented with a Barclays Golden Boot Award on Friday. The award was in recognition of the Chelsea striker becoming the first player to score 10 goals during the 2008/09 Barclays Premier League season. In addition to his award, Anelka will receive a 1,000 poundsterling donation for the charity of his choice. He reached the 10 goal mark after scoring a brace in Chelsea's 2-0 away win at Blackburn Rovers and now leads the "Race For The Golden Boot" ahead of Wigan Athletic's Egyptian striker Zaki who has eight goals to his name.