Last season, the race to the Premier League Golden Boot was fascinating and the award was ultimately shared among Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, all of whom scored 22 goals. As of now, 4 games have been played in the Premier League, and the race to be crowned the top scorer has warmed up well. But who makes the cut and who misses out? Read on to find out and be sure to join us as we update the rankings at the start of October.
Coming on in the second half, Daniel James scored his first goal in United colours and became a part of United folklore. The Red Devils won the game 4-0, enjoying a blistering start to the season. Even though United have failed to keep up the momentum since then, their Welsh winger has gone from strength to strength.
The youngster was drafted into the first eleven against Wolves, but could not find the back of the net. However, James scored again in the following game, at home against Crystal Palace, even though United went on to lose the game 1-2. The Welshman was on the scoresheet again last weekend, against Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium, but the game ended in a draw.
Daniel James has now scored 3 goals in 4 appearances and is United’s leading goal scorer at the start of September. He has registered a goal every 95 minutes played and has a 75% shooting accuracy. With Anthony Martial still recovering from an injury and Marcus Rashford struggling in front of goal, the Welshman could become a very important player for Manchester United this season.
The Englishman started the new season by impressing against United, but failing to score as his team lost 0-4 at Old Trafford. Lampard opted to use Abraham as a substitute for the next game against Leicester. The Englishman came off the bench, but failed to score and Chelsea drew the game 1-1. The Chelsea manager reinstated Abraham in the first team against Norwich, and the Englishman responded by scoring a brace to help Chelsea win 3-2.
Last weekend, Abraham scored a brace once again, against Sheffield United at the Stamford Bridge, however, the game ended in a 2-2 draw. The Englishman has now scored 4 goals in 4 games and is averaging a goal every 64 minutes played. He has recorded a shot accuracy of 56% so far.
Up against the mighty Liverpool, Pukki showed his fantastic finishing skills, and scored his first goal in the Premier League, even though Norwich lost the game 1-4. He then scored a brilliant hattrick in the following game against Newcastle United, helping Norwich win 3-1. The Finnish striker was on song in the next game too, scoring one and setting up another against Chelsea, however, Norwich lost the game 2-3. Last weekend, Pukki failed to score as Norwich lost 0-2 to West Ham United.
The Finnish striker has now scored 5 goals from 4 games, averaging a goal every 71 minutes played. He has a shot accuracy of 85% and was also adjudged the Premier League Player of the Month for August. He might have started the season on high, but can Teemu Pukki sustain his performance till the end of May? Only time will tell.
The Englishman had a slow start to the month of August, failing to score in the first two games, against Wolves at home and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Both games ended in draws. However, Vardy was back to his best away to Sheffield United in the 3rd game, opening the scoring and paving the path to a memorable 2-1 win. He followed that up with a fine brace last weekend against Bournemouth at home, helping his team win 3-1 and stay unbeaten in the league.
Vardy has scored 3 goals and registered 1 assist from 4 games so far. He has averaged a goal every 120 minutes played and recorded a shot accuracy of 67%.
Against Arsenal in the next game, Mane started on the left forward role once again, but could not find the back of the net as Liverpool cruised to a 3-1 win at Anfield. Last weekend, the Senegalese scored again, as Liverpool secured a 3-0 away win against Burnley.
Mane has scored 2 goals from 4 games so far, and is averaging a goal every 134 minutes played. Even though he is lagging behind the big boys for now, Mane has time on his side and one can expect him to pick up pace soon and fight for his second Golden Boot.
Aubameyang started the season by scoring the only goal in a hard fought 1-0 win over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. In the following home game against Burnley, he was on the score sheet once again. Arsenal had taken the lead through Lacazette, before Ashley Barnes equalized for Burnley. The Gabon International scored the winner in the 64th minute, to turn the tide of a pulsating encounter in his team’s favour. After failing to score in the 1-3 defeat at the hands of Liverpool, Aubameyang was back among goals last weekend, helping Arsenal earn a draw at home against bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspurs
The Gabon International has now scored 3 goals from 4 games, is averaging a goal every 120 minutes played and has a shot accuracy of 63% in the league.
The Englishman started the new season with a brace against Aston Villa at home, helping Tottenham to a 3-1 win. He then failed to score against Manchester City at the Etihad and the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Harry Kane and Tottenham were frustrated again in the very next game, as Newcastle came to town and sealed a narrow 1-0 victory. The Englishman finally returned to scoring form against Arsenal last weekend, however, his goal was not enough to earn them a win, as the Gunners fought back to secure a 2-2 draw.
Harry Kane has now scored 3 goals from 4 games in the league so far and is averaging a goal every 120 minutes played. He has registered 10 shots so far, only 4 of which have been on target. The Englishman is expected to speed up his quest for another Golden Boot in the upcoming month.
The Egyptian started the season with a goal against Norwich City, as Liverpool won the game 4-1. Salah struggled in the following game, against Southampton, and failed to score, even though his team won 2-1. Liverpool welcomed Arsenal to Anfield in the next game and Salah was on song, scoring a brace and powering his team to a 3-1 win. Last weekend, the Egyptian could not score in the 3-0 win over Burnley.
After 4 games in the Premier League, Mohamad Salah has 3 goals to his name and has averaged a goal every 116 minutes played. He has attempted 10 shots so far, 6 of which has been on target.
Sterling started the new season with a hattrick in the opening weekend against West Ham United, helping his club register a 5-0 away win. He followed that up with a goal against Spurs at home, a game which City drew 2-2. The Englishman scored for the third game running against Bournemouth, as City won 3-1. Last weekend against Brighton at home, Sterling had a stellar outing again, but failed to score. However, City still won 4-0.
The Englishman has now scored 5 goals in 4 games, at an average of a goal every 72 minutes played and has registered a shot accuracy of 88%. .
Aguero started the season on the bench, watching from the sidelines as his team cruised to a 4-0 lead against West Ham United at one time. The Argentinean came on for the last quarter of the game and scored his team’s 5th and final goal of the day. He started the following game against Spurs, and scored again, however, the tie ended in a 2-2 draw. He was on the score sheet once more in the next game, scoring a brace against Bournemouth and helping City win the game 3-1. Last weekend, Aguero was in scintillating form, scoring another brace and setting up a third as the reigning Champions won 4-0 at home against Brighton.
The Argentinean has now scored 6 goals from 4 games and is averaging a goal every 45 minutes played! He has recorded a shot accuracy of 67% so far and occupies the top spot in our Power Rankings for the Premier League Golden Boot at the start of September.
Join us against next month, as we update the rankings at the start of October. Till then, stay Football Mad!
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10. Daniel James (Wales, Manchester United)
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Goals Scored - 3
Daniel James storms into our rankings after an eventful month of August. The Welshman made the step up from the Championship to the Premier League in the summer, moving to Old Trafford from Swansea City. James was expected to play a bit part role in the team and started the season on the bench against Chelsea, at home. What unfolded next was nothing short of a fairy tale.Coming on in the second half, Daniel James scored his first goal in United colours and became a part of United folklore. The Red Devils won the game 4-0, enjoying a blistering start to the season. Even though United have failed to keep up the momentum since then, their Welsh winger has gone from strength to strength.
The youngster was drafted into the first eleven against Wolves, but could not find the back of the net. However, James scored again in the following game, at home against Crystal Palace, even though United went on to lose the game 1-2. The Welshman was on the scoresheet again last weekend, against Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium, but the game ended in a draw.
Daniel James has now scored 3 goals in 4 appearances and is United’s leading goal scorer at the start of September. He has registered a goal every 95 minutes played and has a 75% shooting accuracy. With Anthony Martial still recovering from an injury and Marcus Rashford struggling in front of goal, the Welshman could become a very important player for Manchester United this season.
9. Tammy Abraham (England, Chelsea)
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Goals Scored - 4
Tammy Abraham is another player who has forced his way into the rankings after a fantastic month of football. The teenager has been in sensational form so far this season and has redeemed the trust put on him by his manager. However, it remains to be seen if Abraham can continue his form until the end of the season.The Englishman started the new season by impressing against United, but failing to score as his team lost 0-4 at Old Trafford. Lampard opted to use Abraham as a substitute for the next game against Leicester. The Englishman came off the bench, but failed to score and Chelsea drew the game 1-1. The Chelsea manager reinstated Abraham in the first team against Norwich, and the Englishman responded by scoring a brace to help Chelsea win 3-2.
Last weekend, Abraham scored a brace once again, against Sheffield United at the Stamford Bridge, however, the game ended in a 2-2 draw. The Englishman has now scored 4 goals in 4 games and is averaging a goal every 64 minutes played. He has recorded a shot accuracy of 56% so far.
8. Teemu Pukki (Finland, Norwich City)
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Goals Scored - 5
The Finnish striker was a revelation for Norwich City last season, helping them win the Championship and securing promotion to the Premier League. Teemu Pukki finished as the top scorer of the division, scoring 29 times in 43 games. The Finnish striker was adjudged the Championship Player of the season as well as the Norwich City Player of the season. If there were doubts whether he could sustain his form under the rigours of the Premier League, those were dissolved in the opening weekend.Up against the mighty Liverpool, Pukki showed his fantastic finishing skills, and scored his first goal in the Premier League, even though Norwich lost the game 1-4. He then scored a brilliant hattrick in the following game against Newcastle United, helping Norwich win 3-1. The Finnish striker was on song in the next game too, scoring one and setting up another against Chelsea, however, Norwich lost the game 2-3. Last weekend, Pukki failed to score as Norwich lost 0-2 to West Ham United.
The Finnish striker has now scored 5 goals from 4 games, averaging a goal every 71 minutes played. He has a shot accuracy of 85% and was also adjudged the Premier League Player of the Month for August. He might have started the season on high, but can Teemu Pukki sustain his performance till the end of May? Only time will tell.
7. Jamie Vardy (England, Leicester City)
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Goals Scored - 3
Last season, Jamie Vardy finished with 18 goals from 34 games, ending 4 goals short of the figure that won the Golden Boot. Despite his age, Vardy is still one of the most potent strikers in the Premier League right now. He has been fantastic for Leicester City in recent years and could be gearing up for another stellar season with the club.The Englishman had a slow start to the month of August, failing to score in the first two games, against Wolves at home and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Both games ended in draws. However, Vardy was back to his best away to Sheffield United in the 3rd game, opening the scoring and paving the path to a memorable 2-1 win. He followed that up with a fine brace last weekend against Bournemouth at home, helping his team win 3-1 and stay unbeaten in the league.
Vardy has scored 3 goals and registered 1 assist from 4 games so far. He has averaged a goal every 120 minutes played and recorded a shot accuracy of 67%.
6. Sadio Mane (Senegal, Liverpool)
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Goals Scored - 2
Last season's Golden Boot winner continues to be among the thick of things once again, however, the Senegalese drops down in our rankings. Sadio Mane failed to score in the opening weekend of the Premier League, as Liverpool won 4-1 at home against Norwich City. However, the Senegalese was on fire in the following game, scoring one and setting up another as Liverpool secured a hard fought 2-1 victory away to Southampton.Against Arsenal in the next game, Mane started on the left forward role once again, but could not find the back of the net as Liverpool cruised to a 3-1 win at Anfield. Last weekend, the Senegalese scored again, as Liverpool secured a 3-0 away win against Burnley.
Mane has scored 2 goals from 4 games so far, and is averaging a goal every 134 minutes played. Even though he is lagging behind the big boys for now, Mane has time on his side and one can expect him to pick up pace soon and fight for his second Golden Boot.
5. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon, Arsenal)
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Goals Scored - 3
The reigning Golden Boot winner is a part of a new look Arsenal attack, also featuring Alexandre Lacazette and new signing Nicolas Pepe, however, the Gabon International is still Unai Emery’s primary source of goals.Aubameyang started the season by scoring the only goal in a hard fought 1-0 win over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. In the following home game against Burnley, he was on the score sheet once again. Arsenal had taken the lead through Lacazette, before Ashley Barnes equalized for Burnley. The Gabon International scored the winner in the 64th minute, to turn the tide of a pulsating encounter in his team’s favour. After failing to score in the 1-3 defeat at the hands of Liverpool, Aubameyang was back among goals last weekend, helping Arsenal earn a draw at home against bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspurs
The Gabon International has now scored 3 goals from 4 games, is averaging a goal every 120 minutes played and has a shot accuracy of 63% in the league.
4. Harry Kane (England, Tottenham)
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Goals Scored - 2
Harry Kane was unlucky with injuries last term, and it restricted him to 28 appearances in the league. However, Harry Kane still managed to score 17 goals and it was clear that if he had been fit, he could have won his third Golden Boot.The Englishman started the new season with a brace against Aston Villa at home, helping Tottenham to a 3-1 win. He then failed to score against Manchester City at the Etihad and the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Harry Kane and Tottenham were frustrated again in the very next game, as Newcastle came to town and sealed a narrow 1-0 victory. The Englishman finally returned to scoring form against Arsenal last weekend, however, his goal was not enough to earn them a win, as the Gunners fought back to secure a 2-2 draw.
Harry Kane has now scored 3 goals from 4 games in the league so far and is averaging a goal every 120 minutes played. He has registered 10 shots so far, only 4 of which have been on target. The Englishman is expected to speed up his quest for another Golden Boot in the upcoming month.
3. Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)
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Goals Scored - 3
After winning 2 back to back Premier League Golden Boot awards, Mohamed Salah will be looking to secure his third trophy in as many years this term, a feat managed only by Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry. The Egyptian was a part of a fiery Liverpool line up that stretched eventual champions Manchester City till the end in the race to the Premier League crown last season. This time, Salah will be hoping to go all the way.The Egyptian started the season with a goal against Norwich City, as Liverpool won the game 4-1. Salah struggled in the following game, against Southampton, and failed to score, even though his team won 2-1. Liverpool welcomed Arsenal to Anfield in the next game and Salah was on song, scoring a brace and powering his team to a 3-1 win. Last weekend, the Egyptian could not score in the 3-0 win over Burnley.
After 4 games in the Premier League, Mohamad Salah has 3 goals to his name and has averaged a goal every 116 minutes played. He has attempted 10 shots so far, 6 of which has been on target.
2. Raheem Sterling (England, Manchester City)
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Goals Scored - 5
The Englishman seems to have picked up right where he left off before the summer. Last season, Sterling was brilliant for Manchester City as the Champions successfully defended their Premier League title against Liverpool’s relentless onslaught. The Englishman was one of Guardiola’s stars, scoring 17 goals and registering 12 assists from 34 games in the league.Sterling started the new season with a hattrick in the opening weekend against West Ham United, helping his club register a 5-0 away win. He followed that up with a goal against Spurs at home, a game which City drew 2-2. The Englishman scored for the third game running against Bournemouth, as City won 3-1. Last weekend against Brighton at home, Sterling had a stellar outing again, but failed to score. However, City still won 4-0.
The Englishman has now scored 5 goals in 4 games, at an average of a goal every 72 minutes played and has registered a shot accuracy of 88%. .
1. Sergio Aguero (Argentina, Manchester City)
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Goals Scored - 6
The Argentinean was extremely unlucky last term, finishing the season with 21 goals in the league from 33 games. Only one goal separated him and the Golden Boot winners last season and this time, it seems that Sergio Aguero is determined not to come up short. The Argentinean is still Pep Guardiola’s most reliable goal scorer and he has shown his qualities once again so far.Aguero started the season on the bench, watching from the sidelines as his team cruised to a 4-0 lead against West Ham United at one time. The Argentinean came on for the last quarter of the game and scored his team’s 5th and final goal of the day. He started the following game against Spurs, and scored again, however, the tie ended in a 2-2 draw. He was on the score sheet once more in the next game, scoring a brace against Bournemouth and helping City win the game 3-1. Last weekend, Aguero was in scintillating form, scoring another brace and setting up a third as the reigning Champions won 4-0 at home against Brighton.
The Argentinean has now scored 6 goals from 4 games and is averaging a goal every 45 minutes played! He has recorded a shot accuracy of 67% so far and occupies the top spot in our Power Rankings for the Premier League Golden Boot at the start of September.
Join us against next month, as we update the rankings at the start of October. Till then, stay Football Mad!
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