Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been voted the Premier League Player of the Month for August.
The Norwegian international has had a phenomenal start to the campaign, having scored 7 goals, including two hat-tricks, in his first 3 league appearances. Haaland has expressed his happiness at winning the award:
“I am delighted to have won this award so early in the season and would like to thank everyone who voted for me I am also very grateful to my team-mates, the coaches and staff for helping to make it happen.”
“August was a brilliant month for the team, and I am proud to have played an important part in that. To have scored seven goals last month in three matches is great, but I will continue to work hard and improve my game.”
“We have given ourselves a great foundation to build on now going into a busy period with the Champions League and Carabao Cup starting. I hope I can continue to help the team get the wins and keep us pushing in all the competitions.”
Who did Haaland beat to win the Player of the Month award?
Arsenal duo David Raya & Bukayo Saka, Liverpool forward Mo Salah, Chelsea attacking midfielder Cole Palmer, Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana, Brighton’s Danny Welbeck and Bournemouth winger Bryan Mbeumo were also nominated for the accolade.
Considering Haaland’s outstanding performances against Chelsea, Ipswich Town and West Ham in his first three matches this season, though, he was always the standout candidate.
City could be without Haaland against Brentford
Manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the 24-year-old could be given compassionate leave following the death of family friend Ivar Eggja.
The 59-year-old played an important role in Haaland’s life and career and Guardiola says he will leave it up to the player to decide whether he wants to face the Bees this weekend.
Find out who is in Manchester City’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season here
