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Early Awards: Palmer, Cherki Vie for Player of the Month
3 Sep
Summary
- Player and Manager of the Month shortlists announced for August.
- New signings Mamadou Sangaré and Konstantinos Tzolakis nominated.
- Winners to be revealed on Monday, September 7th.
The Premier League has officially announced the shortlists for the prestigious Player and Manager of the Month awards for August. This early recognition comes as the 2026/27 season kicks off, with a combination of public votes and expert opinions set to determine the recipients.
For the August Player of the Month award, several prominent figures have been nominated. Chelsea stars Cole Palmer and João Pedro are contenders, alongside Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, Manchester City's Rayan Cherki, and Manchester United's captain Bruno Fernandes. Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa and new Brentford signing Mamadou Sangaré also feature. Notably, Konstantinos Tzolakis of newly-promoted Hull City has earned a nomination.
In the Manager of the Month category, Hull City's impressive early season form has earned manager Sergej Jakirović a place on the shortlist. He is joined by Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, as well as two new managers in Chelsea's Xabi Alonso and Manchester City's Enzo Maresca. The winners of both awards are scheduled to be revealed on Monday, September 7th.
