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The English Premier League is undoubtedly the most competitive division across Europe, just as we are witnessing this season as Liverpool and Manchester City continue to fight intensely for the title, with Tottenham Hotspur following closely behind while the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea keep struggling to secure a spot in the top 4 zones of the table.
This intense competition is not limited to teams alone, it is also visible among players, especially the attackers who continue to battle against one another in the race for the prestigious Premier League Golden Shoe award.
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah went home with the accolade last season after scoring an amazing 32 goals for The Reds in 36 appearances but he will need to work really hard this term if he wants to defend it as a couple other elite attackers are also making huge statements to claim the accolade this term their impressive efforts in front of goal.
With many Premier League attackers firing on all cylinders at the moment, let's quickly take a look at the top 5 contenders for the Premier League Golden Shoe right now:
#5. Eden Hazard
It hasn't been the best of outings for London outfit Chelsea so far this season, with The Blues having failed to maintain their decent start to the campaign during the past few weeks but their talisman Eden Hazard has been a bright spot at the Stamford Bridge - courtesy of his incredible exploits in front of goal.
Following a busy summer transfer window in which many expected him to switch to Real Madrid, the Belgian playmaker decided to spend another year at Stamford Bridge and he has been able to remind us all of his incredible abilities in the English Premier League once again.
The highly talented attacker has been a huge force in front of goal this season, with his incredible 12 goals in 25 appearances rendering him as one of the top contenders of the Premier League Golden Shoe at the moment.
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#4. Harry Kane
Despite missing out of action for the past 2 months due to injury, Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane still ranks high among the finest finishers in the English Premier League at the moment - thanks to his electrifying start to the campaign.
The English International has had a very good season in front of goal so far, scoring consistently to keep The Spurs in contention for the title. He has recorded an amazing 14 goals to his name in 22 Premier League appearances this season.
Following his recent spell on the sidelines, Kane is set to return into Premier League action once again and he will be keen to continue with his impressive goalscoring exploits in the English top flight as he aims to make the Premier League Golden Shoe his own come the end of the term.
#3. Pierre Emerick Aubameyang
It has been a very prolific campaign for Arsenal striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang so far this term, with the former Borussia Dortmund sharpshooter proving his incredible class once again in the English Premier League.
Aubameyang has been a huge threat to opposition defenders in the English top flight so far during the campaign, with his sheer pace, quick acceleration and unbelievable finishing skills rendering him almost unstoppable whenever he approaches the box with the ball at his feet.
The Congolese International already has an amazing 15 goals to his name in 25 Premier League appearances this term and given his scintillating form at the moment, he also stands a huge chance to go home with the prestigious Golden Shoe accolade at the end of the term.
#2. Sergio Aguero
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has always been regarded as one of the finest finishers the English Premier League has witnessed in the many years and the Argentine has risen up to that reputation once again this season with his amazing exploits in front of goal
Aguero has been at an unmatchable level in the English top division since the turn of the year, finding the back of the net consistently to help The Citizens overcome their recent slump and reignite themselves as they continue to battle Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool in the title race.
The Argentine attacker is making a strong case for himself in the race for the Premier League Golden Shoe this season as evident in his records in front of goal so far, having struck a whopping 17 times in 23 appearances for Manchester City in the division this term.
#1. Mohamed Salah
After going home with the Premier League Golden Shoe last season for finishing on top of the goalscoring with his amazing 32 efforts, all eyes have been fixed on Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah to reach a similar level of influence once again this term.
While a slow start to the campaign and the rise of other attackers were enough to confuse some people into quickly writing off the diminutive winger, Mohamed Salah has been able to prove his critics wrong with his amazing returns which have produced 17 goals in 26 Premier League appearances so far.
The attacker currently sits on top of the goalscoring chart in the English top flight alongside Manchester City's Sergio Aguero who also has as many goals and he will be looking forward to progressing his tally as he continues to help Liverpool in their title ambitions during the term.
