The Premier League has unveiled its shortlist for the August Player of the Month award, with eight stars from across the division recognised for their standout performances at the start of the 2025-2026 season.
Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
Arsenal’s new defensive star Riccardo Calafiori has wasted no time making his mark in England. The Italian combined rock-solid defending with attacking flair, scoring the winner against Manchester United and supplying two assists in a 5-0 thrashing of Leeds. His influence helped Mikel Arteta’s men concede just once all month.
Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)
Liverpool’s summer signing, Hugo Ekitike, has hit the ground running, firing two goals and an assist in his first three appearances. The striker scored on his debut against Bournemouth before adding another in a hard-fought win at Newcastle, playing a key role in Liverpool’s perfect start.
Jack Grealish (Everton)
Having swapped Manchester City for Everton, Jack Grealish has been the Premier League’s chief creator so far, registering four assists, double that of any other player. His vision guided Everton to wins over Brighton and Wolves, with Sean Dyche’s side surprisingly sitting in the top five.
Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)
At the heart of Crystal Palace’s unbeaten run is Marc Guehi, whose defensive composure has stood out. With two clean sheets away from home and a stunning long-range strike in a 3-0 victory at Aston Villa, the England international has been one of the division’s most complete performers.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
No Player of the Month list feels complete without Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker struck three goals in three games, including a brace against Wolves. Despite City losing twice in August, Haaland remains top of the scoring charts.
Joao Pedro (Chelsea)
Chelsea’s new signing Joao Pedro has slotted in seamlessly, scoring twice and assisting twice in August. A standout showing came in the 5-1 win over West Ham, where he grabbed a goal and two assists, before heading in against Fulham to secure a derby victory.
Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
For Bournemouth, Antoine Semenyo lit up Anfield with a brilliant opening-day brace against Liverpool, including a breathtaking solo goal. He then turned provider against Wolves, setting up Marcus Tavernier for the winner in their first triumph of the season.
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)
Perhaps the most surprising entry is Dominik Szoboszlai, who has excelled for Liverpool in an unfamiliar right-back role.
The Hungarian’s work rate and versatility have been pivotal, capped by a thunderous free-kick against Arsenal, already being hailed as one of the best in Premier League history.
Below is the manager of the Month Shortlist:
Enzo Maresca (Chelsea), Arne Slot (Liverpool), Régis Le Bris (Sunderland), and David Moyes (West Ham)
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