The Tottenham star edged out the likes of Harry Kane and Alexis Sanchez, with West Brom boss Paul Clement and Andy Carroll also recognised.
“We’ve had lots of players in form so it’s an honour to win it.”
Swansea boss Paul Clement landed the manager gong in his first month in charge at the Liberty Stadium.After taking over on January 3, with the Swans four points adrift at the bottom of the Premier League table, Clement halted a run of four straight defeats with nine points from 12 in January, including a memorable 3-2 win at Liverpool.
Swansea are now a point clear of the bottom three although it remains tight at the foot of the table.
“It was a nice surprise,” Clement said of the award. “Also because of the other managers who had very good results and teams this month.
“I was absolutely confident in my ability to do this job, and I haven’t done the job. There’s a long way to go.”
Andy Carroll’s spectacular volley for West Ham against Crystal Palace saw him net the goal of the month award.
“I’m delighted to have won the Goal of the Month competition, especially given how good some of the other goals were,” Carroll said.
“As soon as I hit it I knew it was in, I got a good connection and knew it would hit the back of the net. It’s definitely the best goal I’ve ever scored, one I’m very proud of.”
