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The Premier League is back, and once again, it has not disappointed. Superstar forwards made their mark as title contenders established their presence.
The Premier League is the most entertaining league in the world, and it has proved that time and again. Attacking football was once again on full display as the likes of Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Manchester United blew their opponents away.
There is still a long way to go, but the early signs look extremely promising. The Premier League houses some of the best forwards in world football, and there is fierce competition for the Premier League Golden Boot.
We look at the Top 5 favorites for the Premier League golden boot this season - September 2021.
#5 Michail Antonio (West Ham United)
Michail Antonio has been utilized in a variety of positions at West Ham United, including at right-back and on the right-wing.
He is currently thriving as a striker for the Hammers. Antonio's EFL pyramid climb has been covered well. The forward joined West Ham United from Nottingham Forest in 2015 for nearly £9 million, having previously played in League One and even the Isthmian League Premier Division.
The 31-year old is playing the best football of his professional career right now. In four appearances this season, Antonio has scored four goals and provided three assists. The Jamaica international recently won the Premier League Player of the Month for his performances in August.
#4 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Mohamed Salah has become a permanent fixture on such lists, as the forward can never be ruled out of the Premier League Golden Boot favourites.
The Egypt international has already won the prestigious award twice. Since joining Liverpool from Roma in 2017 for nearly £38 million, Salah has been sensational. A prolific goalscorer renowned for his sharpness on the wings, the attacker has won the Premier League and the Champions League with Liverpool.
The 29-year old has made 206 appearances so far for Liverpool, scoring 127 goals and providing 49 assists. Salah has made three league appearances this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
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#3 Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)
One has to wonder how much the Manchester City transfer saga has distracted Harry Kane.
One of the best strikers in world football, Kane was heavily linked with a big-money move to Manchester City this summer. However, Tottenham Hotspur played hardball, and Manchester City ultimately admitted defeat. Kane subsequently announced his decision to stay with his current club this summer.
The England international has made two starts in the Premier League so far, and is yet to score a goal. Kane is renowned for his prolific goalscoring and overall quality, so the goals should start flowing sooner rather than later.
#2 Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea)
Chelsea added one of the best strikers in the world to their Champions League-winning squad this summer.
Romelu Lukaku returned to Chelsea after two world-class seasons with Inter Milan for a fee of £103.5 million. Lukaku is no stranger to the Premier League, having been on the books of Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion, Everton and Manchester United before.
The Belgium international guarantees goals. Lukaku has scored goals for every club he has represented at an extremely consistent rate. The 28-year old has enjoyed an excellent start to his second spell with Chelsea. In three league appearances, he has three goals.
#1 Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)
All eyes were on Cristiano Ronaldo last night as he started for Manchester United against Newcastle United.
The transfer that surprised everyone, Ronaldo's return to Manchester United was not even discussed during the start of the transfer window. The Portugal international enjoys legendary status among the Old Trafford faithful, and the stadium was vibrating with positivity last night.
Ronaldo did not disappoint. The 36-year old scored a brace against Newcastle United. Ronaldo remains a world-class goalscorer and will be aiming to win the Premier League Golden Boot once again. He previously won the award for his performances during the 2007-08 season.
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