Mateo Kovacic's spectacular goal against Chelsea has been nominated for the Premier League's Goal of the Month award for August. Guardiola was nominated for the August Manager of the Month award. The midfielder scored the second goal in Manchester City’s 2-0 triumph at Stamford Bridge on the season's opening weekend. He skipped away from two challenges before hitting a dipping strike that Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez couldn’t keep out.

Kovacic is one of the eight players shortlisted for the Guinness Goal of the Month award. Former Academy players Cole Palmer and Liam Delap also make the list for their Chelsea and Ipswich goals, respectively. Spurs' Yves Bissouma, West Ham's Jarrod Bowen, Liverpool's Luis Diaz, Southampton's Yukinari Sugawara, and Wolves' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde have all been nominated. Kovacic has had an excellent start to the season in the heart of midfield, especially with Rodrigo and Phil Foden returning later in Euro 2024.