The Premier League has officially announced the nominees for its August 2026 monthly awards, recognizing the best players, managers, young stars, goals, and saves from an exciting opening month of the 2026/27 season.
Several clubs have enjoyed strong starts, while a number of players have delivered outstanding performances to help their teams climb the early league table. Fans can now vote for their favorites across the different categories before the winners are revealed by the Premier League.
Teams like Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea have all enjoyed perfect start to the season by winning both of their games which placed them at the top part of the table.
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Premier League Player of the Month Nominees – August 2026
The Player of the Month award is always one of the most anticipated monthly honors. The nominees were selected based on their performances throughout August, including goals, assists, leadership, and overall impact on their teams.
There was some exciting names who made the cut after just playing two games for the 2026/2027 season which is just getting started. Cole Palmer and Bruno Fernandes both lead the way as two favorites to claim the award for the month.
Full Nominees
Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
Rayan Cherki (Manchester City)
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Joao Pedro (Chelsea)
Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)
Konstantinos Tzolakis (Hull City)
Mamadou Sangaré (Brentford)
Among the favorites is Bruno Fernandes after his brilliant hat-trick in Manchester United’s 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town. Rayan Cherki has also been influential for Manchester City, while Cole Palmer continues to shine for Chelsea under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Premier League Manager of the Month Nominees – August 2026
Managers who guided their teams to impressive results during the opening month have also been shortlisted. These managers did well enough to claim maximum points after just two games played for the new season.
All eyes will be on Enzo Maresca who is expected to create the same winning mentality Pep Guardiola left with the Manchester City team as they carry on with their new era.
Full Nominees
Xabi Alonso (Chelsea)
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
Enzo Maresca (Manchester City)
Sergej Jakirović (Hull City)
Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso has made an excellent start to life at Stamford Bridge, while Man City boss, Enzo Maresca has earned praise for helping his side secure important early victories. Hull City’s strong return to the Premier League has also put Sergej Jakirović firmly in the spotlight.
Premier League Goal of the Month Nominees – August 2026
The Goal of the Month category features some spectacular strikes from the opening weeks of the season. There were a lot of incredible goals scored during the first two games played.
Full Nominees
Emersonn (Ipswich Town vs. Sunderland)
Nilson Angulo (Sunderland vs. Ipswich Town)
Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford vs. Tottenham)
Joe Willock (Newcastle United vs. Liverpool)
Rayan Cherki (Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City)
Anthony Elanga (Tottenham Hotspur vs. Newcastle United)
Kevin Schade (Leeds United vs. Brentford)
Cole Palmer (Chelsea vs. Brighton & Hove Albion)
Supporters have plenty of quality goals to choose from, with Anthony Elanga stunning effort against Tottenham and Cole Palmer’s clinical finish among the early favorites.
Premier League Save of the Month Nominees – August 2026
Goalkeepers have also produced some outstanding moments during the opening month. Newly promoted Hull City’s goalkeeper showing top class to ensure his side claimed six points in two games.
Full Nominees
Konstantinos Tzolakis (Hull City 2-0 Man Utd)
Jordan Pickford (Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace)
Alisson Becker (Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest)
Djordje Petrovic (Bournemouth 1-1 Everton)
Djordje Petrovic (Bournemouth 1-1 Everton)
Konstantinos Tzolakis (Coventry 0-1 Hull City)
Several crucial saves helped teams secure valuable points for their respective teams. Jordan Pickford and Petrović were particularly impressive in Everton’s draw with Bournemouth, while Konstantinos earned praise for Hull City games.
Based on August performances, Bruno Fernandes appears to be one of the strongest contenders for Player of the Month after his goalscoring exploits and leadership for Manchester United.
For Manager of the Month, Xabi Alonso’s excellent start at Chelsea makes him a serious favorite. The Premier League’s monthly awards always generate plenty of debate among fans, and August 2026 is no different.
With established stars and rising talents all making their mark, the competition for every award remains fierce. Supporters can now cast their votes and wait to see who will be crowned the first monthly winners of the 2026/27 Premier League season.