As the 2024-25 Premier League season progresses, the race for the coveted Golden Boot is heating up. With several forwards competing for top honors, it’s becoming clear that the battle for the most goals in the league will be intense.
Leading the charge is Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, who has maintained his reputation as one of the most lethal finishers in the Premier League. With 20 goals to his name, Salah continues to be the standout player for Liverpool, consistently delivering in front of goal. His ability to score in a variety of situations, combined with his experience and consistent performances, makes him the favorite to secure his third Golden Boot in four seasons.
Close behind Salah is Erling Haaland of Manchester City, who has found his rhythm after a slower start to the season. The Norwegian striker has netted 19 goals, just one behind Salah, and is always a threat in City’s attacking setup. Haaland’s predatory instincts in the box and his ability to score from almost any angle make him one of the most dangerous forwards in the league, and he’s certainly not out of the running for the Golden Boot.
In third place is Alexander Isak of Newcastle, who has impressed with his clinical finishing and movement off the ball. Isak has scored 18 goals so far, and his performances have been a key factor in Newcastle’s strong season. His partnership with Callum Wilson has given the Magpies one of the most potent attacks in the league, and Isak will be aiming to build on his form as the season continues.
Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest is another player who has defied expectations, scoring 18 goals to put himself in the conversation for the Golden Boot. Wood, known for his physicality and aerial ability, has made a significant impact for Forest, helping them stay competitive in the league. His ability to score goals from set-pieces and crosses has made him a valuable asset for his team.
Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford, with 15 goals, has also been a standout performer this season. Mbeumo’s pace and technical ability have caused problems for defenders, and he’s been particularly effective in one-on-one situations. His impressive tally of goals shows that he is more than capable of competing with the league’s top scorers.
Further down the list, a number of forwards have also been making their mark. Cole Palmer of Chelsea has 14 goals, while Matheus Cunha of Wolves, Yoane Wissa of Brentford, and Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa have all scored 13 goals. These players are all in excellent form and could still have a say in the race for the Golden Boot if they maintain their scoring runs.
Other players who are still in contention, though further down the list, include Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth and Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace, both of whom have 12 goals. Meanwhile, a cluster of players with 10 goals are also making noise, including Liam Delap of Ipswich, Raúl Jiménez of Fulham, and several others.
As the season unfolds, it’s clear that the competition for the Golden Boot will come down to the wire. With prolific forwards like Salah, Haaland, and Isak leading the way, it remains to be seen who will ultimately come out on top in the race for the Premier League’s most coveted individual accolade. With such talent at the forefront, fans can expect an exciting conclusion to the season’s goal-scoring battle.
- 27Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- 20Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- 19Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
- 18Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
- 15Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
- 14Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
- 13Matheus Cunha (Wolves), Yoane Wissa (Brentford), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- 12Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- 10Liam Delap (Ipswich), Raúl Jiménez (Fulham)
- 9Luis Díaz (Liverpool), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea), Brennan Johnson (Tottenham), James Maddison (Tottenham)
- 8Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), João Pedro (Brighton)
