Laurent Koscielny has been named as the first Vitality Player of the Month of the 2016/17 season.
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The France international was in outstanding form as he captained the side in the goalless draw at Leicester City and the 3-1 win at Watford.
Koscielny won 35.6 per cent of the votes cast, narrowly edging out his new defensive partner, Rob Holding, into second place.
Alexis - who scored once and claimed two assists - at Vicarage Road was in third.
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August Player of the Month - Results
| Player | % of votes |
| Laurent Koscielny | 35.6 |
| Rob Holding | 33 |
| Alexis | 18.4 |
| Other | 13 |
This season's winners
| Month | Winner |
| August | Laurent Koscielny |
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