2022/23 was all about Erling Haaland, who scored goals at a rate previously unheard of in the Premier League.
A relatively slow conclusion to the season came after the Nordic machine had smashed the single-season scoring record, with his brilliance overshadowing Harry Kane’s stellar individual campaign while carrying a distinctly mediocre Tottenham team.
Haaland no longer has Kane to worry about as he goes in search of his second consecutive Golden Boot this season, but he is currently looking over his shoulder at some surprise candidates in the race to be crowned the Premier League’s top scorer.
Here are the current Premier League Golden Boot standings.
Games: 34
Goals: 16
Assists: 6
Jarrod Bowen’s strike at the death in the Europa Conference League final will forever be etched in the minds of Hammers supporters.
The exuberant winger has been a reliable customer in front of goal since joining the club and has set a new personal season best during a fantastic 2023/24.
Games: 34
Goals: 16
Assists: 9
Bukayo Saka continues to impress as the young leader of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and has been a fantastic provider this term.
While attacking options elsewhere across the Gunners’ frontline are rotated, the England starboy Saka starts regularly and delivers more often than not.
Games: 34
Goals: 17
Assists: 8
Pep Guardiola required an alternate hero in Kevin De Bruyne’s absence throughout the first half of 2023/24. Step up, Phil Foden.
The dazzling playmaker has sparkled even since the Belgian’s return, emerging as a regular contributor in the final third for the all-conquering Cityzens.
Games: 34
Goals: 17
Assists: 9
After losing his best mate to Bayern, Son Heung-min, who endured a pretty miserable 2022/23, once again looked off the pace before Tottenham rocked up at Burnley in gameweek four.
The new Spurs skipper was at his utterly ruthless best as he bagged a superbly-taken hat-trick to ignite his campaign.
The South Korean missed part of the season due to the Asian Cup, but has still been relentless in the opposition box.
Games: 30
Goals: 18
Assists: 10
Mohamed Salah stretched his creative muscles at the start of the season and remains Liverpool’s…
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