Davies the WhoScored Premier League Player of the Month

WhoScored.com can reveal that Hull City defender Curtis Davies has been named the Player of the Month for August after finishing the first month of the season with the highest rating (8.49) in the Premier League.

Hull’s heroic start to the season has been epitomised by the performances of their stand in captain. Davies has been colossal for Mike Phelan’s side and his rating reflects his importance to the team. Hull are spending a league high 40% of matches entrenched in their own half and Davies’ commitment and concentration has been crucial to ensuring they have six points after three matches.

The 31-year-old has blocked at least four more shots than any other Premier League player (10), also making the most clearances (31) and a league-high 21 interceptions. Against Manchester United he also got in position to clear a Wayne Rooney effort off the line and his form will be crucial to Hull’s chances of survival.

Hull finished their promotion winning campaign from the Championship as one of the divisions highest rated players and he has started this season in even stronger form.

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