Official announcement of the Premier League Player of the Month nominations for August

Erling Haaland, Joao Pedro, and Hugo Ekitike are standout candidates included in the list of nominees for the Premier League’s Player of the Month for August.

The Premier League organizers have just revealed the list of 8 nominees for the Player of the Month award for August 2025, featuring many stars who have been in excellent form following impressive performances at the start of the new season. Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Man City all have representatives, making for a very exciting competition.

At Arsenal, the left-back Riccardo Calafiori has made a strong impression by quickly becoming a key figure in coach Mikel Arteta’s system. In the first three matches of the season, the Italian player scored one goal, provided two assists, and helped his team keep two clean sheets. Calafiori’s mobility and attacking support are bringing fresh energy to the Gunners’ left flank.

Meanwhile, Liverpool continues to show overwhelming strength by topping the table after three straight wins, and it’s no surprise they have two stars nominated. Forward Hugo Ekitike quickly adapted to his new club by scoring two goals and providing one assist, sending a challenge to the expensive newcomer Alexander Isak. However, the most striking impact was made by Dominik Szoboszlai with a stunning direct free-kick goal against Arsenal, helping Liverpool maintain their perfect winning record before the FIFA break.

At Everton, Jack Grealish is experiencing a strong revival after leaving Man City on loan. The English star surprised many by providing four assists in just three matches, playing a vital role in the Toffees’ exciting start. Meanwhile, Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace also received much praise for his impressive displays. Despite transfer rumors, the Eagles’ captain played very solidly, helping his team keep two clean sheets against Aston Villa and Chelsea, and scoring a beautiful long-range goal against Villa.

Erling Haaland, last year’s winner in August 2024, continues to prove his lethal quality. Although Man City’s start was not very convincing, the Norwegian striker scored three goals in three matches, including crucial strikes against Brighton and Wolves. Chelsea is also represented with Joao Pedro, the Brazilian newcomer who is excelling as the midfield playmaker. He has scored two goals (against Fulham and West Ham) and provided two assists in the match versus West Ham, becoming one of the players with the highest direct goal contributions this month.

The final name on the nomination list is Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth. After a controversial start involving allegations of racial discrimination in the opening match against Liverpool, Semenyo let his football speak by scoring two goals against the same team. He continued to impress with an assist against Wolves, playing a major role in Bournemouth’s positive start to the season.

The Premier League Player of the Month for August 2025 will be announced in the coming days. With many stars in outstanding form, the competition promises to be very intense, especially with Liverpool dominating with two strong contenders.