Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is in contention for the August 2023 Premier League Player of the Month prize.
Awoniyi, who netted three times in just four matches for Forest, continued his impressive form from the previous season.
The Premier League acknowledged his outstanding performance, stating. “The Nigerian striker scored in each of Nottingham Forest’s first three matches, extending his overall scoring streak dating back to last season to seven consecutive Premier League matches, only the third African player to do so,” It said.
Awoniyi will face tough competition for the award, with five other contenders. They include West Ham’s Jarod Bowen, Tottenham Hotspur’s James Maddison and Rodri from Manchester City. Others are Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford and Kaoru Mitoma from Brighton and Hove Albion. Fans have the opportunity to cast their votes for the winner on the EA Sports website, with voting open until 12 p.m. on Monday, September 11th.
In addition to the fan votes, a select group of football experts will also play a role in determining the winner, who will be announced next week.
Outside of club duties, Awoniyi is set to represent Nigeria in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against São Tomé and Principe this weekend.
Manager of the Month
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta has earned recognition in the Manager of the Month category. Arteta guided the Gunners to an unbeaten streak during the review period, with Arsenal winning three matches and drawing one as they pursue their first league title since 2004.
Arteta’s managerial prowess puts him in contention with his former mentor Pep Guardiola of Manchester City. Other managers in the running are Jurgen Klopp from Liverpool, David Moyes of Everton, and Ange Postecoglou from Tottenham for the award.
The EPL explained, “The fans’ votes will be combined with those of a panel of football experts to decide the winner, who will be revealed next week.”
