Mheuka wins PL2 Player of the Month for August

Chelsea's 17-year-old striker claims award after scoring four goals to take his side top last month

Shumaira Mheuka has been named the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for August.

Chelsea captain Mheuka was in sensational form throughout the month, scoring four goals across only three matches, making him the joint-top scorer for the month, helping take the Blues top of the table with a 100 per cent start to the season.

The 17-year-old forward kicked off August with a hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Manchester City.

Mheuka followed that up with another goal as Chelsea eased to a 5-0 victory at Newcastle United, while he led them to a 2-1 success at Aston Villa.

Mheuka topped an eight-man shortlist that was selected by the Premier League's Football Development Panel.

Congratulations to August's PL2 Player of the Month, Shumaira Mheuka.

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