Ancelotti and Scholes scoop August gongs

The reigning Barclays Premier League champions made a flying start to the season, scoring 14 goals without reply as they took maximum points from their three matches.

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Ancelotti’s side picked up where they left off last campaign by putting six goals past newly promoted West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge, including a hat trick from striker Didier Drogba.

Scholes' string of superb performances helped United remain unbeaten in their bid to regain the Barclays Premier League title.

The former England playmaker gave a midfield master class in Manchester United’s opening match of the season, setting up goals for Dimitar Berbatov and Ryan Giggs in the 3-0 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford.

The decision was made by the Barclays Awards Panel that includes representatives from football’s governing bodies, the media and fans.

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.