Manchester United (1st; 9pts; +10) - the Red Devils made a flying start winning all three games this month, including a massive victory over runners-up Newcastle after being 2 down with just 15 minutes to go!
Player of the month: Gareth Bale - 8.28
1 Current first team injuries:
Angel Di Maria - 11-14 days (twisted ankle)
Blackburn (4th; 7pts; +4) - Rovers had a good unbeaten start and only dropped points away at White Hart Lane to book a top four place two points off the top in the first month of the campaign.
Player of the month: Thomas Vermaelen - 7.56
3 Current first team injuries:
Marcelo - 4-6 weeks (hip injury)
Sami Khedira - 3 weeks (hernia)
Jack Rodwell - 7-8 weeks (torn knee ligaments)
Manchester City (5th; 6pts; +6) - the Citizens recovered well from a shocking defeat at the hands of Leeds to win their other two games in the opening month.
Player of the month: Cristiano Ronaldo - 7.92
2 Current first team injuries:
Matija Nastasic - 2-4 weeks (torn hamstring)
Yaya Toure - 3-4 days (bruised shin)
Chelsea (6th; 5pts; +6) - the Blues had a mixed start with two draws and a win but they are yet to taste defeat.
Player of the month: Mats Hummels - 7.90
3 Current first team injuries:
Mats Hummels - 2-3 weeks (twisted ankle)
Sergio Ramos - 12-28 days (torn hamstring)
Willian - 4-6 weeks (lower back stress fracture)
Arsenal (7th; 5pts; +3) - the Gunners enjoyed a positive unbeaten start of the season including a valuable point at Stamford Bridge.
Player of the month: Mattia De Sciglio - 7.46
2 Current first team injuries:
Lukasz Fabianski - 7-8 weeks (dislocated shoulder)
Gedion Zelalem - 2-3 days (bruised shin)
Newcastle (10th; 4pts; -1) - the Magpies were disappointing this month despite the tough opening fixtures as they only won once and have to improve to get anywhere near the title fight.
Player of the month: Mario Balotelli - 7.46
1 Current first team injury:
Memphis Depay - 3 weeks (back strain)
Other teams to watch:
Leeds (2nd) - the Whites couldn't make it in the contenders list but started the season in a brilliant fashion, including a big win over Man City.
Stoke (3rd) - the Potters managed to sneak a point at home against Newcastle and remain unbeaten after the first month of the season!
Aston Villa, Q.P.R. and West Ham occupy the bottom three after failing to win this month. The Hammers are the worst team in August after losing all their games.