Palmer, Haaland and Saka nominated for Premier League POTM award | OneFootball

The Premier League has announced its first batch of nominees for the August 2024 Player of the Month award after a scintillating three rounds of games.

Unsurprisingly, Premier League top scorer Erling Braut Haaland leads the way after blasting seven goals in three games, including back-to-back hat-tricks against Ipswich Town and West Ham United.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has continued to deliver the goods this season. He netted in their first three games and bagged a couple of assists as they thumped Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford.

Chelsea starlet Cole Palmer has picked up from where he left off last term, notching a hat-trick of assists as the Blues mullered Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-2 before another deft assist in the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

The PFA Young Player of the Year continues to mesmerise with his playmaking ability and eye for goal.

Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo has put aside his struggles with injuries. He is spearheading the line and has scored three goals in as many games.

Mbeumo scored the first in their curtain-raiser against Palace before a brace against newcomers Southampton.

Arsenal talisman Bukayo Saka became the first man to provide assists in their first three league fixtures since Thierry Henry in 2004/05 and carries the hopes of a team desperate to end their two-decade wait for a Premier League title.

Saka’s teammate David Raya continues to be a rock at the back for the Gunners. He won the Premier League Golden Glove last term and has started the season like a man eager to retain his crown.

Raya kept clean sheets against Wolves and Aston Villa. Against the Villains, he made an early contender for save of the season, keeping out Ollie Watkins from point-blank range.

Speaking of Villa, Amadou Onana has settled in like a duck to water. The Belgian midfielder has equalled his tally from last season, bagging goals in wins over the Hammers and Leicester City.

Brighton have yet to taste defeat this season, with Danny Welbeck spearheading them. He scored and assisted against Everton and netted another goal against Man United.

Fans can vote for their Premier League Player of the Month on the league’s website before the deadline on Monday, September 9.