Erling Haaland named Premier League Player of the Month
Manchester City striker scored seven goals in just three games
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has won August’s Premier League Player of the Month award.
The 24-year-old has started the campaign in sensational form, scoring seven goals in his first three games, including back-to-back hat-tricks against Ipswich and West Ham.
Haaland said: “August was a brilliant month for the team.
“To have scored seven goals is great but I will continue to work hard and improve.”
.@ErlingHaaland has been voted the @premierleague Player of the Month for August 🤩
Congratulations, Erling! 🩵 pic.twitter.com/oGxDz42uJ0
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 13, 2024
The Norway international has a remarkable 70 Premier League goals to his name – level with Manchester United legend Eric Cantona – in just 69 appearances for City.
New Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been named manager of the month at the first attempt – the youngest manager to win the award.
The 31-year-old guided the Seagulls to wins over Everton and Manchester United, with a draw at Arsenal the other result in an unbeaten start.
And Chelsea’s Cole Palmer won Goal of the month for his superb lob in the win at Wolves.