The opening month of the 2025/26 Premier League season has wrapped up, and the league has confirmed the contenders for August’s Player and Manager of the Month awards.
Eight standout performers from seven different clubs headline the first Player of the Month shortlist of the campaign, while four tacticians are in the running for the Manager of the Month prize after guiding their sides to impressive early-season form.
Player of the Month Nominees – August 2025
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- Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) – Arsenal’s summer recruit has settled quickly at left back, balancing his defensive duties with attacking intent. He registered one goal, two assists, and two clean sheets in just three games.
- Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) – The striker made a flying start, scoring two goals and one assist in his first three league outings, reminding new signing Alexander Isak that competition for places is fierce.
- Jack Grealish (Everton) – Back on the shortlist after joining Everton on loan from Manchester City, Grealish delivered four assists in three matches, quickly becoming the creative hub of the Toffees’ attack.
- Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace) – Despite summer transfer speculation, Palace’s captain produced a calm, commanding month. He oversaw two clean sheets in away games and added a spectacular long-range strike against Aston Villa.
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – Last year’s August winner is back in contention after firing three goals in three games, keeping City afloat during a mixed start to their title defence.
- João Pedro (Chelsea) – The Brazilian midfielder was instrumental in Chelsea’s strong start, matching Grealish’s numbers with two goals and two assists across the month, including a dominant display against West Ham.
- Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) – After a turbulent opening-day incident involving racist abuse allegations, Semenyo answered on the pitch with two goals against Liverpool and another assist against Wolves.
- Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) – The Hungarian playmaker capped his August with one of the moments of the month: a stunning free-kick winner against Arsenal, adding sparkle to Liverpool’s unbeaten run.
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Manager of the Month Nominees – August 2025
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- Régis Le Bris (Sunderland) – Back in the Premier League, Sunderland impressed with two wins from three matches. Le Bris’ ability to integrate new signings has been crucial, with Wilson Isidor’s brace off the bench providing a highlight.
- Enzo Maresca (Chelsea) – Fresh from their Club World Cup triumph, Maresca’s Chelsea remain unbeaten. After a slow opener against Palace, the Blues rallied with statement wins over West Ham and Fulham to climb to second.
- David Moyes (Everton) – Under pressure to deliver, Moyes has overseen a rejuvenated Everton side inspired by Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye. Two wins in three have lifted the mood around Goodison Park.
- Arne Slot (Liverpool) – Slot’s Reds are the only side with a perfect record, sitting top of the table as the league’s leading scorers. Wins over Bournemouth, Newcastle, and Arsenal ensured momentum even before Isak’s arrival.
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The winners of both awards will be announced ahead of September’s Premier League fixtures.