Pukki, Klopp Win Premier League Player, Manager Awards
Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki and Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp have been named the Premier League Player and Manager for the Month for August.
Pukki beat Burnley’s Ashley Barnes, Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino and Manchester City trio Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne to the prize, the first for the 2019/2020 campaign.
The Finland international scored five goals in four games in his maiden Premier League season, including a hat-trick in their 3-1 victory against Newcastle.
He scored 29 league goals to help Norwich City seal promotion to the top flight from the Nationwide League last term.
On the other hand, Klopp who guided the Reds to win all four of their matches this season beat Roy Hodgson, Brendan Rodgers, and Pep Guardiola.
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Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Burnley maintained their perfect start and saw the club record a 13th consecutive league victory.