The EPL 2020/21 is past half-way mark and football pundits are already mulling possible contenders for the Golden Boot.
Leicester’s forward, Jamie Vardy who took home the golden boot in 2019/20 with 23 goals now has 11 goals in 23 matches. While Vardy has been sidelined with a hernia injury will out for a few weeks. It means the 34-year-old King Power hero leaves the competition to other contenders who are showing glimpses of top performance. Since arriving at Anfield, Mohamed Salah has won the EPL golden boot twice, scoring 32 goals in 2017/18 and 22 goals in 2018/19 season. Will the Egyptian clinch another golden honour? Use this code when you subscribe to Draftkings to make your predictions.
Same faces, a different season
The English Premier League is revered across the world. But when it comes to top spots for top scorers, we have always seen similar faces take home the golden boot. Mohamed Salah and Harry Kane have been consistent in their quest for the big prize and things are seemingly not different in the 2020/2021 season. While there are new contenders for the top spot in EPL goal chart, a resurgent Jamie Vardy could tilt the scales if he recovers soon from a hernia injury. But as things stand now, a few new faces are rearing to disrupt the status quo. In other words, who will score the most scores? The following are top five possible contenders for 2020/21 EPL golden boot award.
Mohamed Salah
After scoring his first goal against Manchester United, Mo Salah failed to do so in four encounters, but he has now put this terrible record behind him. In a recent FA Cup encounter, the Egyptian once again put two past Dean Henderson in a thrilling match. The player’s goal scoring record is even more impressive in EPL golden boot chase. Salah is currently topping the EPL chart with 16 goals and 3 assists, which makes him a top contender for the golden boot after 23 matches.
Bruno Fernandes
EPL fans may have mocked Bruno Fernandes’ penchant for scoring penalties but after a stunning free-kick goal against Liverpool in FA Cup, critics must relook into the mirror. Since arriving at Old Trafford, Fernandes has been a sensational signing. The player has had more direct involvement in goals than any other EPL player in 2020/21 season. With 23 games played, Bruno currently has 13 goals and 9 assists. So far, he is also the Manchester United top scorer.
Harry Kane
Harry Kane’s customary injury every season has always impeded his chase for the golden boot. However, his chase for the prize is on course in 2020/21 season. Harry Kane has now scored 13 goals with 23 games played. He is topping the top assist chart with 11 to his name with 15 matches to go. Having won the golden boot in 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 seasons, Kane is a proven golden boot contender. The player’s prospects for the prize in the new season cannot be wished away.
Heung Min Son
Under different managers, Heung Min Son has always thrived, scoring stunning solo goals at the slightest chance. Sonny, as he has popularly known, is a proven goal scorer. And with 13 goals that tie him with Kane and Fernandes after 23 goals, Sonny’s 6 assists could add to his bumper goal harvest needed for the golden boost when the 2020/21 season ends.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
At the beginning of 2020/2021 season, Calvert-Lewin was topping the charts. A sudden dip in form saw him slip behind Mo Salah, Bruno Fernandes, and Heung Min Son. However, given excellent management skills Carlo Ancelotti in known for, the Everton manager could inspire his top scorer to the golden boot.
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