Virals: Michail Antonio named EPL Player of the Month for August

West Ham centre-forward Michail Antonio has been named as the EA Sports Premier League Player of the Month for August. 

The 31-year-old beat competition from Marcos Alonso, Eric Dier, Demarai Gray, Mason Greenwood and fellow Iron, Said Benrahma, to win the prestigious award. 

Antonio scored four times and registered three assists in the opening three fixtures this season, overtaking Hammers legend Paolo Di Canio to become the club’s all-time record Premier League goalscorer in the process. 

Confirmed by the league’s official website and West Ham’s official Twitter account, Antonio was delighted to receive the honour. 

Twitter: You’re looking at August’s Premier League Player of the Month!

Congratulations, @Michailantonio! (@WestHam)

Recently capped by Jamaica for a first senior international appearance, this is the second time the talismanic forward has won the monthly top-flight award. 

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Just rewards for a superb start to the season. 

West Ham fans will be hoping this is just the start of the individual honours in 2021/22 as David Moyes’ side aim to eclipse the achievements of last term. 

Whilst it may have taken some time for Antonio to truly find a niche at the elite level, there can be no doubt the Londoner has arrived now. 

From non-league nearly man to versatile squad player, the former Tooting & Mitcham FC star is now a well-established Premier League operator.