Fans were given the opportunity to choose their EPL player and manager of the month of August on social media and most votes went to Chelsea player Eden Hazard and Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho.
For the manager category, the Portuguese was pitted against Stamford Bridge’s Antonio Conte, Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola and Hull City caretaker manager, Mike Phelan but the Special One garnered more votes.
Nominees for the player of the month award included Eden Hazard, Hull City defender Curtis Davies, Manchester City midfielder, Raheem Sterling, and Manchester United right back, Antonio Valencia. Hazard who has netted twice in 3 games, had 17 take ons and 6 key passes however picked up the award.