Erling Haaland has been handed the Premier League Player of the Month award for August 2024.
Erling Haaland Named Premier League Player of the Month For August 2024
Haaland was named the Premier League Player of the Month for August following his stellar display for Manchester City.
Erling Haaland scored 7 goals in 3 matches for the Cityzens, helping the side ascend to the summit of the Premier League table.
His 7-goal tally includes consecutive hat-tricks, which he recorded in Manchester City’s games against Ipswich Town and West Ham United.
The Norwegian has penned his name on the score sheet in all of Pep Guardiola’s side 3 games this campaign, having also scored in their opening game of the 2024/25 Premier League season.
Haaland submerged Arsenal duo of David Raya and Bukayo Saka, alongside Brentford’s Bryan Mbuemo, Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Brighton’s Danny Welbeck And Cole Palmer of Chelsea, to win the award.
How Many Times Has Erling Haaland Won The Premier League Player of the Month Award?
Haaland’s breathtaking display in August 2024 has earned him the Player of the Month award for the third time in his career.
Erling Haaland first claimed the award in August 2022, his first month in the league, before also receiving the gong for April 2023.
Interestingly, the Norway international also scored a brace against West Ham United in August 2022 before bagging back-to-back hat-tricks against Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest on August 27 and 31, respectively.
Throughout the 2023/24 Premier League season, Haaland wasn’t handed the Player of the Month award despite ending the campaign as the top-scorer, with 27 goals in 31 matches.
Erling Haaland will be hoping to continue his scoring streak on September 14, 204, when Manchester City battle against Brentford at the Etihad.
Fabian Hürzeler Claims Premier League Manager of the Month Award For August 2024
Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler, who is the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history, was named the Manager of the Month for August 2024.
Hürzeler was given the award after tactically marshaling the Seagulls to an unbeaten outing in August 2024.
Fabian Hürzeler led Brighton to a 3-0 away win over Everton, before securing a thrilling 2-1 win over Manchester United.
Before the international break in September 2024, the 31-year-old also led his side to a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates.
Hürzeler outwitted top managers like Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Arne Slot of Liverpool to win the Premier League Manager of the Month award.
Winning the Premier League Player of the Month award for August 2024 has also resulted in Hürzeler becoming the youngest manager to win the prize.
Brighton return to action on September 14, 2024, with a game against Ipswich Town, and Fabian Hürzeler will be aiming to lead his side to victory.
The Seagulls currently occupy the 3rd spot on the Premier League table, with 7 points from 3 league matches.
When Was Fabian Hürzeler Appointed As Brighton Manager?
Fabian Hürzeler was appointed as boss of Brighton in July 2024, replacing Roberto De Zerbi, who was dismissed by the Seagulls at the end of the 2023/24 season.
De Zerbi had a great stint with the Seagulls helping them qualify for European football for the first time in their history during the 2022/23 season.
Hürzeler will be hoping to reach and surpass the heights Roberto De Zerbi led Brighton to.
