The Premier League have announced the contenders for the first Player and Manager of the Month awards of the 2024/25 season.

Eight players feature on the list of nominees for the Player of the Month award for the August edition. 

With seven goals in just three games, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland is an obvious contender. With a goal against Chelsea, followed by hat-tricks against Ipswich Town and West Ham United, the Norwegian has enjoyed the greatest goal scoring start to a season in the history of the Premier League.

Bryan Mbeumo scored three goals in three games.  Marking a decent season start for Brentford, Mbeumo scored against Crystal Palace before putting two past Southampton.

New signing Amadou Onana has made an immediate impact with Aston Villa. Wins over West Ham and Leicester City were inspired by his goals as Villa carried on  their strong form from last season.

Cole Palmer gave a dominating performance in a 6-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, netting a glorious lob and setting up all three of Noni Madueke’s goals.

The only team with two nominees this month is Arsenal. David Raya had two clean sheets and two outrageous saves to deny Jorgen Strand Larsen and Ollie Watkins, while Bukayo Saka earned a spot with one goal and three assists. 

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah made a strong start to the season bagging two goals and an assist from the first two games helping his side produce a perfect start to the campaign. 

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Brighton forward Danny Welbeck with a huge performance against Everton, followed by a crucial goal against Manchester United have given the club a decent start to the season.

Shortlist Premier League Player of the Month – August 2024

• Erling Haaland (Man City)
• Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
• Amadou Onana (Aston Villa)
• Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
• David Raya (Arsenal)
• Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
• Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
• Danny Welbeck (Brighton)

As for managers, there are four names in the running. Here’s a look at all the contenders for August 2024.

Pep Guardiola’s  Manchester City bagged comprehensive victories over Chelsea, Ipswich and West Ham to finish at the top of the table with an unbeaten run so far in the season. 

With 2-0 wins over Ipswich and Brentford, Arne Slot has made an impactful start at Liverpool as manager. This nomination does not even factor in the 3-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford on September 1.

Arsenal remain unbeaten this season after two wins and a draw under Mikel Arteta, making him a contender for the August award.  

Brighton’s new  manager Fabian Hurzeler who is 31-year-old, have five players in his sqaud who are older than him.  His side beat Everton and Manchester United before battling to a 1-1 draw with Arsenal.

Shortlist for Premier League Manager of the Month – August 2024

• Pep Guardiola (Man City)
• Arne Slot (Liverpool)
• Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
• Fabian Hurzeler (Brighton)

Fan votes will be combined with the view of a panel of experts to decide a winner next week.