Teemu Pukki’s superb start to life in the Premier League has earned the Norwich City striker an early award nomination, which now goes to an online vote.

The Finland international has been nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association Fans' Player of the Month award for the top flight in August.

The 29-year-old former Celtic and Schalke forward is competing with Manchester City stars Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne for votes, sitting tied with Sterling on five goals as the Premier League's top scorer ahead of this weekend's action.

Norwich Evening News: Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki has been nominated for the PFA Fans' Player of the Month award for the Premier League for August Picture: PFANorwich City striker Teemu Pukki has been nominated for the PFA Fans' Player of the Month award for the Premier League for August Picture: PFA (Image: PFA)

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount and Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings - who have both been named in the latest England squad - and Burnley forward Ashley Barnes are the other players nominated.

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Norwich Evening News: Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki has been nominated for the PFA Fans' Player of the Month award for the Premier League for August Picture: PFANorwich City striker Teemu Pukki has been nominated for the PFA Fans' Player of the Month award for the Premier League for August Picture: PFA (Image: PFA)

Pukki has scored five of City's six goals so far and set up Todd Cantwell for the one he didn't score. The Finn enjoyed a host of award success during his 30-goal previous season, being named Championship Player of the Season after winning the division's golden boot and being voted Player of the Season by Canaries fans.

- Voting has started and will remain open until 8am on Monday. You can cast your vote above.