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

#3 Harry Kane (England, Tottenham Hotspurs) 🢁

Southampton FC v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Goals Scored - 17

The England Skipper had a decent month and as a result, has climbed one place since our last assessment. Unfortunately, he picked up an injury against Manchester City in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and could be ruled out for the rest of the season.

Kane started the month of March by getting the equalizer against Arsenal, thus helping Tottenham earn a point. He was in the scoresheet again in the following game against Southampton, however, Spurs lost the game 2-1.

He started the next two games against Liverpool and Crystal Palace, but could not score. Spurs lost to Liverpool but won against Palace. As of now, Kane has 17 goals from 28 appearances, but his recent injury has jeopardized his chances of reclaiming the Golden Boot. While his absence is not confirmed yet, it is a massive blow to one of the best strikers of the league.

The Englishman has registered 4 assists this season so far and is averaging a goal every 143 minutes played.

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