The race is once again on for a coveted Premier League Golden Boot, with established superstars set to battle it out for the prestigious crown of the English top-flight’s leading goal scorer.
Erling Haaland dominates the Premier League top scorer chart for the 2023/24 season, both metaphorically and literally. His remarkable proficiency in front of the goal was evident last year, as the Norwegian striker set a new record by scoring 36 goals in a single Premier League season, ultimately securing the 2022/23 Golden Boot award.
Harry Kane, the runner-up with 30 goals, would have typically claimed the title in most years. However, he has departed from Spurs to join the esteemed Bayern Munich in Germany. Consequently, it will be intriguing to observe who will challenge Haaland for the Golden Boot accolade in the upcoming 2023/24 season.
1Bryan Mbuemo | Brentford | 3 goals
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One of Brentford’s main attacking weapons since being promoted to the Premier League in 2021 has been the link-up between Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo. While Toney has received all the plaudits, the Cameroon international is a well-rounded talent, proved by his nine goals and eight assists last term.
He also provides a steady supply of scoring opportunities. With his partner-in-crime Toney banned until January, the Bees’ will rely on Mbeumo to deliver the goods in the final third more than ever before.
2Solly March | Brighton | 3 goals
Never known for his goal-scoring abilities, under Roberto De Zerbi, Solly Marchhas shown a new side to him and has been super-clinical in front of goal, and enjoyed his best-goal scoring season in the top flight for Brighton last season. Rewarded with a new long-term contract after his contributions, his versatility would be key for the Seagulls, with Europa League campaign on the horizon as well.
3Alexander Isak | Newcastle | 2 goals
The silky Swede spent the first third of the 2022/23 campaign out with a thigh injury, and it wasn’t until after the World Cup that Newcastle fans got a taste of what their record-signing had to offer. Upon his return to first-team action, Alexander Isak was like a new January signing, netting eight in their last 19 games, and assisting two, firing the Magpies’ to Champions League qualification.
Flair, audacity, skill to bamboozle defenders, and lethal finishing quality, he is starting to show his undoubted promise and looks increasingly likely to establish himself as one of the top strikers in the English top-flight in 2023-24.
4Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 2 goals
Erling Haaland made last season’s top-scorer battle one of the most boring Golden Boot races in Premier League history.
The Norwegian colossus ended on 36 league goals from 35 matches in 2022/23, registering four separate hat-tricks, making an absolute mockery of those who said he would need time to acclimatise to life in England last season.
The Norse titan is in a league of his own and has shown no signs of slowing down in the 2023-24 campaign. Unless he suffers an unfortunate injury or Guardiola drops him to the bench for an extended period, Haaland will likely be the division’s leading hitman next year.
5Taiwo Awoniyi | Nottingham Forest | 2 goals
Last summer Forest paid a £17.5m ($29.1m) fee to Bundesliga outfit Union Berlin to bring Taiwo Awoniyi back to England after just a year away. Formerly a Liverpool player, Awoniyi helped Forest fend off relegation scrap last term as he managed to score 10 goals in 27 Premier League games last season. Steve Cooper will be hoping for more of the same from his striker this term.
6Luis Diaz | Liverpool | 2 goals
Luis Diazendured a difficult 2022-23 campaign due to a knee ligament injury. He only appeared 17 times in the league, scoring four goals and providing two assists. However, with a full pre-season under his belt, the Colombian winger has started off the Premier League season in great form and there is no doubting that his goalscoring form could easily continue.