Enzo Maresca becomes the first Chelsea boss to be named Premier League Manager of the Month since 2021 as Cole Palmer wins the player’s award for the second time this year

Chelsea duo Enzo Maresca and Cole Palmer won Premier League awards for their performances during September.

Maresca was named Coach of the Month after leading the Blues to wins over Bournemouth, West Ham and Brighton, following a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

Palmer was announced as the latest Premier League Player of the Month on Friday. The 22-year-old had one assist and five goals during September, including an impressive performance in the 4-2 win against Brighton in which he found the net four times.

Maresca is the first Chelsea manager to win the Premier League Coach of the Month award since Thomas Tuchel in October 2021.

Palmer, meanwhile, has won two Player of the Month awards in 2024, having previously been recognized for his outstanding performances in April.

Cole Palmer, who scored four goals in the 4-2 win over Brighton, won the Player of the Month award.

Maresca gave credit to his backroom team after learning of his individual award.

“We had a very good month,” said the former Leicester boss.

‘We all need people around us to make things better. I am very grateful to have you all.

“We are always looking for new things and how we can improve from different football and different countries.”

Palmer received his Player of the Month award for September while on international duty with England.

It was his second award of the week after previously being confirmed as England’s Player of the Year.

Enzo Maresca pictured (right) with Cole Palmer during Chelsea’s 3-0 win at West Ham United

But Palmer and his international team-mates had a night to forget on Thursday when they lost 2-1 to Greece at Wembley in the UEFA Nations League.

Palmer played the full 90 minutes but was unable to inspire a positive result, despite taking 88 touches, more than any other player apart from defender Levi Colwill.