Fulham midfielder's spectacular strike against Burnley earns him August award

Jean Michael Seri has won the Carling Goal of the Month award for August.

The Fulham midfielder claimed the award for his spectacular opening strike in 4-2 home win over Burnley on 26 August.

Seri, 27, curled a long-range curling effort into the top corner of Joe Hart's net to open his Premier League account in style.

The goal won from the combined votes of a panel of experts and from the public, who picked their favourite via the Carling Tap and Carling website.

Seri was one of eight nominees for the award.

Carling August Goal of the Month shortlist

Roberto Pereyra | WAT 2-0 BHA (first goal)

Lucas Moura | TOT 3-1 FUL

Callum Wilson | WHU 1-2 BOU

Andre Gray | BUR 1-3 WAT

David Silva | MCI 6-1 HUD

Ryan Bertrand | SOU 1-2 LEI

Jean Michael Seri | FUL 4-2 BUR

Lucas Moura | MUN 0-3 TOT (second goal)

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