The season has begun and a number of Premier League strikers are battling to take home the Golden Boot. Here we look at the most likely candidates to take home the prize this season.
3. Mohamed Salah
With the African Cup of Nations moved to the Summer of 2019, Salah will have the chance to defend his Golden Boot total. Salah will, of course, continue to score goals as part of Liverpool’s fluid attacking style. The issue, however, is surely he will not be able to match his incredible figures from the 2017/18 season.
Salah will now have to contend with the fact that Premier League defences will now focus on the Egyptian forward and look to thwart his attacking influence. This coupled with the fact that he will have to share goals with both Mane and Roberto Firmino means that we will likely see a new top scorer in the current season.
2. Harry Kane
Harry Kane is the most consistent scorer in the Premier League. He has hit at least 20 goals in each of his last four seasons and has played a vital role in Tottenham’s reemergence. Service will continue to be provided by both Dele Ali and Christian Eriksen and with just Fernando Llorente as a backup, his place in the team is assured.
Despite his ability, his recent form has been in decline. Despite being top scorer in the World Cup, most of his goals came from set pieces and he failed to find the net in big games when England needed him most.
1. Sergio Aguero
After seemingly being regarded as surplus to requirements at Manchester City a year ago, Aguero has since reinvented his game to fit into Pep Guardiola’s system. After being dropped for the start of the 2017-2018 season, Aguero returned and scored a stunning 21 goals in 25 league matches.
Despite recently turning 30, the player has retained his blistering pace. Manchester City’s rotation will also benefit the Argentine and keep him fresh for key Premier League games. Aguero’s biggest advantage in the Golden Boot race is, of course, the fact that he is playing on the team that is easily the best in the league. With Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva pulling the strings behind him, Aguero can expect to win the Golden Boot title for the second time in his career.