Premier League top scorers: 2022/23 Golden Boot contenders

The race to win the Premier League Golden Boot in 2022/23 is on, with Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah and Marcus Rashford among the top players banging them in on a regular basis.

Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min won last year's award after bagging 23 goals for Liverpool and Tottenham respectively, and it's a huge feather in the cap of any player to finish the season as top scorer.

Thierry Henry has won the most Golden Boot awards in Premier League history (4), ahead of Salah, Kane and Alan Shearer (3).

Here's who in contention to win this season's crown...

14. Miguel Almiron (Newcastle)

Matches played: 33
Goals: 11
Assists: 2

After a slow start to life at St James' Park, and talk of a move away from the club, Miguel Almiron has started to prove his Newcastle doubters wrong with a string of impressive performances.

13. Harvey Barnes (Leicester)

Matches played: 34
Goals: 13
Assists: 1

Harvey Barnes has developed into a key cog in the Foxes' attack over the last few years, stepping up his efforts and becoming a more regular contributor in front of goal.

12. Rodrigo (Leeds)

Matches played: 31
Goals: 13
Assists: 1

Not always played in his favoured position of centre forward at Elland Road, Spain forward Rodrigo has looked to capitalise on the numerous injuries suffered by talented teammate Patrick Bamford

11. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham)

Matches played: 24
Goals: 14
Assists: 1

Aleksandar Mitrovic smashed the record for most goals scored in a Championship season during 2021/22 - 43 in 44 games - and is now primed to take the Premier League by storm.

10. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Matches played: 38
Goals: 14
Assists: 11

Aged just 21, Saka has already been named Arsenal's Player of the Season twice and England Men's Player of the Year - a clear indicator of just how talented the versatile winger is.

9. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

Matches played: 37
Goals: 15
Assists: 5

Gabriel Martinelli is relishing playing under Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta, and appears to be going from strength to strength in front of goal.

8. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Matches played: 37
Goals: 15
Assists: 6

After making his name in League Two and the Championship, Ollie Watkins established himself as a Premier League player in 2020. His two full top flight seasons to date have produced double figures in front of goal.

7. Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)

Matches played: 37
Goals: 15
Assists: 7

Widely regarded as one of the talented midfielders in the world, Martin Odegaard is starting to piece things together after being named captain at rejuvenated Arsenal.

6. Marcus Rashford (Man Utd)

Matches played: 35
Goals: 17
Assists: 5

A disappointing 2021/22 campaign has been put to one side by Marcus Rashford, who looks determined to impress under new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.

5. Callum Wilson (Newcastle)

Matches played: 31
Goals: 18
Assists: 5

Injury problems have prevented Newcastle striker Callum Wilson from reaching his true potential, but there's no doubting his quality in front of goal.

4. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Matches played: 38
Goals: 19
Assists: 12

A three-time winner of the Golden Boot, Mohamed Salah is one of the most lethal marksman in the division and is enjoying a very strong end to the campaign.

3. Ivan Toney (Brentford)

Matches played: 33
Goals: 20
Assists: 4

Ivan Toney's consistent performances for Brentford finally caught the eye of Gareth Southgate in September 2022, with a maiden call-up to the England squad just reward for his fine goalscoring form.

2. Harry Kane (Tottenham)

Matches played: 38
Goals: 30
Assists: 3

A winner of three Premier League golden boots, Harry Kane knows better than most how to find the back of the net in the top flight. Became the first player to score 100 away goals in the league's history earlier this season.

1. Erling Haaland (Man City)

Matches played: 35
Goals: 36
Assists: 8

One of the most feared strikers in world football, Erling Haaland has hit the ground running at Manchester City. The record for most Premier League goals in one season is almost his.

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