Tottenham do the double! James Maddison and Ange Postecoglou are named Premier League player and manager of the month for August after their fine starts in north London

• James Maddison is the Premier League player of the month for August 
• Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has been named manager of the month 
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Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has been named the Premier League player of the month for August.

England international Maddison has made a major impact for Tottenham since his summer arrival from Leicester.

Meanwhile, Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been named Premier League manager of the month after starting superbly following his appointment.  

Maddison provided two assists on his Tottenham debut in a 2-2 draw against Brentford. He then featured in a 2-0 victory over Manchester United before scoring in a 2-0 success against Bournemouth.

His good form then continued into September with a goal in a 5-2 win against Burnley.

Maddison is the first Tottenham player to win the award since Harry Kane in March 2022.

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison is the Premier League’s August player of the month

Maddison has received the award after an excellent start following his move to Tottenham

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In winning the award, Maddison fended off competition from Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest), Jarod Bowen (West Ham), Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford), Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) and Rodri (Manchester City).

Maddison will be eager to impress again when Tottenham host Sheffield United on  Saturday. 

Ahead of his move to Tottenham Maddison already possessed plenty of Premier League experience having played in the division for five seasons while at Leicester. 

Postecoglou has been named Premier League manager of the month after guiding his side to ten points out of a possible 12 so far.

Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Pep Guardiola (Manchester City), Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool) and David Moyes (West Ham) were also up for the award.

Former Celtic boss Postecoglou has won the award following his first month in English football. 

Ange Postecoglou has also been named the Premier League manager of the month 

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