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Darren Wells

Liverpool's standout performers for August: Who was the Player of the Month?

Liverpool have got their 2021/22 Premier League campaign off to a decent start as they maintained an unbeaten run in their first three fixtures.

A convincing opening victory over Norwich was followed up by a comfortable win at home to Burnley, before the Reds earned a point against title challengers Chelsea.

While Jurgen Klopp was disappointed not to capitalise on the extra man against Chelsea's 10-men, the draw keeps Liverpool among a group of clubs on seven points, with only Tottenham out in front with a perfect 100% record.

Virgil van Dijk's return from injury has been very much a welcome sight for fans as he helped to keep two clean sheets alongside Joel Matip who is also back in action.

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk will "fancy his chances" against Lukaku (PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

At the other end, Diogo Jota has continued his rich vein of goalscoring form from last season by netting in both of Liverpool's first two games, while Mohamed Salah became the first player in Premier League history to score on the opening weekend for five successive campaigns.

Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino have also weighed in with a goal apiece, and Kostas Tsimikas had a chance to show what he can do when filling in superbly for the injured Andy Robertson.

Injuries and fitness concerns has forced Klopp into juggling his midfield, with the emergence of youngster Harvey Elliott particularly pleasing for the Reds' manager, while having the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita available for selection is something he will hope can continue for the remainder of the season.

But who has been Liverpool's standout performer of August? Vote for your player of the month in our survey below.

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