Premier League 2018/19 Golden Boot: Top Contenders at the start of April 2019

#4 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon, Arsenal) 🡻

Arsenal FC v Manchester United - Premier League

Goals Scored - 17

The Arsenal striker scored just one goal since our last assessment and the competition is so severe that he has already dropped one place in our latest rankings. However, Aubameyang is still a vital component of Unai Emery's plans at the Emirates right now and could still mount a challenge for the Golden Boot between now and the end of the season.

The Gabon International started the month on the bench against Spurs and came on in the 56th minute. However, he failed to find the back of the net as Arsenal drew the game 1-1, with him missing a late penalty. In the following game at home against Manchester United, he converted a penalty, helped Arsenal win 2-0 and improved their chances of securing Champions League football next season.

Aubameyang came off the bench against Newcastle too but failed to score again. Last weekend, he started the game against Everton but drew a blank once more. As of now, he has 17 goals from 31 appearances this season and has also registered 5 assists. Interestingly, the Gabon international has missed 19 big chances this season!

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