Erling Haaland wins the Premier League Player of the Month award following a prolific scoring streak with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

**Guardiola Marvels at Haaland’s Remarkable Form After Back-to-Back Hat-Tricks**

In a stunning display of goal-scoring prowess, Erling Haaland has been awarded the Premier League Player of the Month for August, following a sensational start to the season with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. After a well-deserved summer break, the Norwegian striker has burst onto the scene, netting consecutive hat-tricks that have propelled him to an impressive seven goals in just three league matches.

His remarkable form has left fans and pundits alike in awe. Guardiola himself stated, “It’s not normal,” as he marvels at the striker’s extraordinary talent. If Haaland can maintain his fitness, he is already emerging as the early frontrunner for the Premier League Golden Boot. His closest competitors—Mo Salah, Noni Madueke, Bryan Mbeumo, and Luis Diaz—are currently trailing by four goals, each having found the net three times so far this season.

As part of a City side that has made a menacing start to the 2024/25 Premier League campaign, Haaland opened the season with a goal in the victory over Chelsea. He then followed up with two hat-tricks against Ipswich and West Ham, showcasing his lethal finishing ability. During the recent international break, while representing Norway in the UEFA Nations League, Haaland added yet another goal to his burgeoning tally, finding the back of the net against Austria.

The competition for the Player of the Month award was fierce, with notable nominees including Salah, Mbeumo, Amadou Onana, Cole Palmer, David Raya, Bukayo Saka, and Danny Welbeck. However, it was Haaland’s exceptional performances that ultimately earned him the accolade.

Looking ahead, Manchester City faces a crucial home fixture against Brentford this Saturday. Following that, they will host Inter Milan in their opening UEFA Champions League tie of the season—a tantalising rematch of the 2023 final, which City famously clinched in Istanbul.

The Citizens will then prepare for a high-stakes encounter against Arsenal at the Etihad on September 22, a match that could have significant implications for the title race as the season unfolds. With Haaland in such scintillating form, City will be confident of their chances as they aim to defend their crown.