September\u2019s arrival closes the opening month of the 2026\/27 Premier League campaign, and the first set of monthly awards has a familiar look to it.<\/p>\n
Nottingham Forest\u2019s Morgan Gibbs-White was the last player to claim the prize, doing so in April, while Pep Guardiola picked up the managerial honour for the final time as Manchester City boss.<\/p>\n
Among the player nominees, Arsenal full-back Riccardo Calafiori stands out not only for his role in two clean sheets, but also for his work at the other end. The marauding left back, who scored in the Community Shield win over Manchester City, has already produced two assists from two appearances.<\/p>\n
Manchester City\u2019s Rayan Cherki has matched that assist tally, while also adding two goals in just 109 minutes. His early contribution has made him a central figure in the Enzo Maresca era.<\/p>\n
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has taken a different route, with three goals from two matches and one assist. Every one of his goal contributions came in the 5-2 win over Ipswich Town.<\/p>\n
Chelsea are represented by Cole Palmer and Jo\u00e3o Pedro. Palmer has two goals and an assist, while Pedro\u2019s return is even stronger, with two goals and two assists after an impressive start under Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n
Brentford\u2019s Mamadou Sangar\u00e9 has also impressed quickly. The former Lens man made a major impression in his first two appearances, including an assist in the 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n
Hull City goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis has likewise caught the eye. Signed for a club-record fee in August, he has kept two clean sheets and did so despite facing 21 shots in the win over Man Utd.<\/p>\n
Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa completes the shortlist after a lively start under Matthias Jaissle. Deployed both as an attacking midfielder and a striker, he has already recorded a goal and an assist.<\/p>\n
The manager nominees are drawn from the four teams that have started perfectly. Mikel Arteta has kept Arsenal defensively disciplined, with opponents restricted to just one shot on target.<\/p>\n
Xabi Alonso has also begun with two wins from two at Chelsea, whose seven goals match Brighton & Hove Albion\u2019s total from the opening pair of matches. Palmer and Pedro have been central to that start, alongside new signing Morgan Rogers in attack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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