Mike Phelan named Premier League Manager of the Month for August

Hull City boss Mike Phelan has won the Premier League’s Manager of the Month award for August after his side took six points from their opening three games. 

Phelan oversaw a 2-1 victory over Premier League champions Leicester City at the KCOM Stadium on the opening weekend, and a 2-0 success on the road at Swansea. 

Hull also succumbed to one defeat, agonizingly losing 0-1 to Manchester United in the last minute of their fixture at the KCOM just before the international break. 

Phelan has had a lot of difficulties to contend with since taking charge, not least the fact that the Tigers did not make a senior signing until the August 30. 

As a result, despite the fact that Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola and Antonio Conte have 100% records so far this season, Phelan has been rewarded for a stellar job in trying circumstances.