Paul Scholes has been named Barclays Player of the Month for August with Carlo Ancelotti picking up the award for best boss.
Manchester United midfielder Scholes was outstanding in his side's opener against Newcastle, scored a superb goal in the draw at Fulham and was at his brilliant best in the 3-0 win over West Ham.
Class act: Scholes has been in superb form in the opening stages of the season
Rocket man: Scholes rifles one in from the edge of the box at Craven Cottage
Scholes, 35, has now received the award four times in his glittering career and is only one behind Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard in the all-time list.
He is tied with Alan Shearer, Cristiano Ronaldo, Frank Lampard, Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp.
Top of the pile: Ancelotti is looking down on the rest of the Premier League
Top of the pile: Ancelotti is looking down on the rest of the Premier League
Chelsea manager Ancelotti was honoured for guiding his side to the top of the table with three straight wins.
The Blues his West Brom and Wigan for for six and beat Stoke 2-0. The stubborn champions have yet to concede a goal.
Italian Ancelotti has now won the monthly award twice.
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